The Music Lovers
1971, English. Directed by Ken Russell.
The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it.
Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Music Lovers
The Music Lovers is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ken RussellDirector
- Richard ChamberlainPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Glenda JacksonAntonina 'Nina' Milyukova
- Max AdrianNicholas Rubinstein
- Christopher GableCount Anton Chiluvsky
- Kenneth ColleyModeste Tchaikovsky
- Izabella TelezynskaMadame Nadedja von Meck
- Maureen PryorMrs. Milyukova
- Sabina MaydelleSasha Tchaikovsky
- Andrew FauldsDavidov
- Bruce RobinsonAlexei Sofronov
- Ben ArisYoung Lieutenant
- Xavier RussellKoyola
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Melvyn Bragg
- Budget
- $2M
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The Music Lovers: quick answers
Is The Music Lovers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Music Lovers?
The Music Lovers runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Music Lovers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Music Lovers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Music Lovers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Music Lovers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Music Lovers on?
The Music Lovers is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Music Lovers?
If you liked The Music Lovers, try Rocketman, De-Lovely, Coda.
Who directed The Music Lovers?
The Music Lovers (1971) was directed by Ken Russell and stars Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian.