The Magic Flute

Name: The Magic Flute
Released: 2006-01-01
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Matthew Polenzani, Ying Huang, Nathan Gunn, Erika Miklósa, René Pape

2006| 1h 52m| IMDb 5.4

The Magic Flute (2006) is currently streaming in the UK on Carnegie Hall+. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

This was the groundbreaking broadcast that launched the Met’s heralded Live in HD series, seen by opera lovers in movie theaters around the world. Adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast – including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, and René Pape – brings fresh life to Mozart's timeless fairy tale.

Director: Julie Taymor, Gary Halvorson