Aria(1987)
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Aria Synopsis
Ten short pieces directed by ten different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each short uses an aria as soundtrack/sound, and is an interpretation of the particular aria.
Aria (1987) is a music, comedy and drama film directed by Charles Sturridge, released on May 27, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars John Hurt, Theresa Russell, Sophie Ward and Buck Henry. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Sturridge
- Writers:
- Charles Sturridge, Nicolas Roeg, Bruce Beresford
- Producers:
- Don Boyd
- Cinematographer:
- Gale Tattersall
- Production:
- Lightyear Entertainment, Virgin Vision
- Revenue:
- $1,028,679
- Status:
- Released
Aria (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Aria before you stream it.
Aria Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as The Actor
Theresa Russell
as King Zog
Sophie Ward
as The Young Girl
Buck Henry
as Preston
Beverly D'Angelo
as Gilda
Anita Morris
as Phoebe
Gary Kasper
as Jake
Elizabeth Hurley
as Marietta
Peter Birch
as Paul
Bridget Fonda
as Lover
- James Mathers
James Mathers
as Lover
Tilda Swinton
as Young Girl
Key crew
Directed by Charles Sturridge, written by Charles Sturridge, Nicolas Roeg and Bruce Beresford, produced by Don Boyd.
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Aria Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 50 ratings.
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Aria – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Aria online?
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Aria (1987) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Aria?
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The main cast of Aria (1987) includes John Hurt, Theresa Russell, Sophie Ward, Buck Henry and Beverly D'Angelo. The film was directed by Charles Sturridge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Aria released?
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Aria was released on May 27, 1987 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Aria worth watching?
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Aria (1987) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Aria?
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Yes. The official Aria trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.