Ludwig II(2012)
Ludwig II Synopsis
A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive construction of extravagant palaces and to his gradual withdrawal into a lonely dream world, an epic narrative of breathtaking grandeur.
Ludwig II (2012) is a drama and history film directed by Marie Noëlle, released on December 25, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper, Tom Schilling and Uwe Ochsenknecht. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Marie Noëlle
- Writers:
- Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr
- Producers:
- Ronald Mühlfellner
- Cinematographer:
- Christian Berger
- Composer:
- Bruno Coulais
- Production:
- Bavaria Pictures, Dor Film, ARD
- Status:
- Released
Ludwig II Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sabin Tambrea
as Ludwig II.
Sebastian Schipper
as Ludwig II. - aged
Tom Schilling
as Prinz Otto
Uwe Ochsenknecht
as Prinz Luitpold
Axel Milberg
as König Max II.
Hannah Herzsprung
as Kaiserin Elisabeth
Edgar Selge
as Richard Wagner
Gedeon Burkhard
as Graf von Holnstein
Friedrich Mücke
as Richard Hornig
Justus von Dohnányi
as Johann von Lutz
Samuel Finzi
as Lorenz Mayr
Paula Beer
as Sophie in Bayern
Key crew
Directed by Marie Noëlle, written by Marie Noëlle and Peter Sehr, produced by Ronald Mühlfellner.
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Ludwig II Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 25 ratings.
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Ludwig II – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ludwig II online?
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Ludwig II (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ludwig II?
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The main cast of Ludwig II (2012) includes Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper, Tom Schilling, Uwe Ochsenknecht and Axel Milberg. The film was directed by Marie Noëlle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ludwig II released?
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Ludwig II was released on December 25, 2012 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is Ludwig II worth watching?
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Ludwig II (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.