

The Red Violin
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $9.5M
- Language
- German
- violin
- auction
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Produced in
Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR11 Jun 1999
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical159 Apr 1999
CanadaCA
- PremierePG10 Sept 1998
- TheatricalPG13 Nov 1998
CzechiaCZ
- Physical24 Jan 2000
FranceFR
- Theatrical22 Sept 1999
GermanyDE
- Theatrical26 Nov 1998
GreeceGR
- Theatrical165 May 2000
South KoreaKR
- Theatrical6 Nov 1999
Frequently asked questions
The Red Violin was released on 13 November 1998.
Audience reviews
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atpar4
9/16/2014
If you're passionate about music, and history, if violins make you weak in the knees, and if you like a timeless love story, The Red Violin won't disappoint.
- J8/10
JPV852
8/19/2024
This is one I've watched a few times over the years and still like it quite a bit. Solid performances, at least from I can tell as at times I can't tell when it's in other languages, though while I like Samuel L. Jackson in his role, there were a couple Jackson-ism lines that felt out of place. Still, the filmmakers did a great job showing this violin throughout the 200 years worldwide journey. **3.75/5**
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