The Florence Foster Jenkins Story(2016)
Die Florence Foster Jenkins Story
A documentary feature film about the greatest, worst singer of all time!
The Florence Foster Jenkins Story Synopsis
Florence Foster Jenkins is known as "the worst singer of all times" and yet she is a cult figure whose recordings still outsell many contemporary singers. Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato interprets the flamboyant "queen of dissonance". The involvement of the celebrated virtuoso makes it possible to contrast two different musical perspectives and gives viewers a vivid impression of the film's key conflict between inner delusion and external reality.
The Florence Foster Jenkins Story (2016) is a documentary and drama film directed by Ralf Pleger, released on November 10, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Joyce DiDonato, Adam Benzwi, Lars-Peter Schmädicke and Jasmin Antic. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralf Pleger
- Writers:
- Ralf Pleger
- Status:
- Released
The Florence Foster Jenkins Story (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Florence Foster Jenkins Story before you stream it.
The Florence Foster Jenkins Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joyce DiDonato
as Florence Foster Jenkins
- Adam Benzwi
Adam Benzwi
as Cosme McMoon
- Lars-Peter Schmädicke
Lars-Peter Schmädicke
as St. Clair Bayfield
- Jasmin Antic
Jasmin Antic
as Kathleen Bayfield
- Manuel Palazzo
Manuel Palazzo
as Adolph Pollitz
- Gregor Benko
Gregor Benko
as Self
- April Woodall
April Woodall
as Self
- Kevin Clarke
Kevin Clarke
as Self
- Davie Lerner
Davie Lerner
as Self
- Gino Francesconi
Gino Francesconi
as Self
- Anthony T.P. Brooks
Anthony T.P. Brooks
as Self
- Nancy Schimmel
Nancy Schimmel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ralf Pleger, written by Ralf Pleger.
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The Florence Foster Jenkins Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Florence Foster Jenkins Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Florence Foster Jenkins Story online?
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The Florence Foster Jenkins Story (2016) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Florence Foster Jenkins Story?
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The main cast of The Florence Foster Jenkins Story (2016) includes Joyce DiDonato, Adam Benzwi, Lars-Peter Schmädicke, Jasmin Antic and Manuel Palazzo. The film was directed by Ralf Pleger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Florence Foster Jenkins Story released?
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The Florence Foster Jenkins Story was released on November 10, 2016 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Florence Foster Jenkins Story worth watching?
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The Florence Foster Jenkins Story (2016) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Florence Foster Jenkins Story?
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Yes. The official The Florence Foster Jenkins Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.