The Saddest Music in the World(2003)
"If you're sad, and like beer, I'm your lady."
The Saddest Music in the World Synopsis
In Depression-era Winnipeg, a legless beer baroness hosts a contest for the saddest music in the world, offering a grand prize of $25,000.
The Saddest Music in the World (2003) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Guy Maddin, released on September 17, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney, Maria de Medeiros and David Fox. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Maddin
- Writers:
- Kazuo Ishiguro, George Toles, Guy Maddin
- Producers:
- Jody Shapiro, Niv Fichman
- Cinematographer:
- Luc Montpellier
- Composer:
- Christopher Dedrick
- Production:
- Rhombus Media, Buffalo Gal Pictures, Ego Film Arts
- Status:
- Released
The Saddest Music in the World (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Saddest Music in the World before you stream it.
The Saddest Music in the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabella Rossellini
as Lady Helen Port-Huntley
Mark McKinney
as Chester Kent
Maria de Medeiros
as Narcissa
David Fox
as Fyodor Kent
- Ross McMillan
Ross McMillan
as Roderick Kent / Gravillo the Great
Louis Negin
as Blind Seer
- Darcy Fehr
Darcy Fehr
as Teddy
- Claude Dorge
Claude Dorge
as Duncan Elksworth
Talia Pura
as Mary
Adriana O'Neil
as Agnes
- Jeff Sutton
Jeff Sutton
as Young Chester
- Graeme Valentin
Graeme Valentin
as Young Roderick
Key crew
Directed by Guy Maddin, written by Kazuo Ishiguro, George Toles and Guy Maddin, produced by Jody Shapiro and Niv Fichman.
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The Saddest Music in the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 74 ratings.
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The Saddest Music in the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Saddest Music in the World online?
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The Saddest Music in the World (2003) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Saddest Music in the World?
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The main cast of The Saddest Music in the World (2003) includes Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney, Maria de Medeiros, David Fox and Ross McMillan. The film was directed by Guy Maddin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Saddest Music in the World released?
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The Saddest Music in the World was released on September 17, 2003 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Saddest Music in the World worth watching?
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The Saddest Music in the World (2003) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Saddest Music in the World?
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Yes. The official The Saddest Music in the World trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.