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The Red Violin

7.3(465)19982h 10m4

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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  • A

    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.

  • J

    JPV852

    8/19/2024

    8/10

    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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