Movie

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

★ 9.5(3)20203h 10m

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

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Good to know

Director: Gary Halvorson
Release date: 2020-02-01
Runtime: 3h 10m
Language: English
Box office: $1,887,761
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Metropolitan Opera

About The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is a 2020 movie in the Music genre, directed by Gary Halvorson, starring Angel Blue, Eric Owens and Golda Schultz. It has a runtime of 3 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

Cast

Angel Blue

Bess

Eric Owens

Porgy

Golda Schultz

Clara

Alfred Walker

Crown

Frederick Ballentine

Sportin' Life

Donovan Singletary

Jake

Latonia Moore

Serena

Audra McDonald

Self - Host

Errin Duane Brooks

Mingo

Chauncey Packer

Robbins

Norman Garrett

Jim

Jamez McCorkle

Peter

Themes & keywords

slumdrug addictionpimpbeggarprostitutiondoomed loveall black castpoverty rowcharlestonfilmed operalive theatrefilmed theaterromantic dramaparaplegia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess in Belgium?+

In Belgium, The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess on Netflix?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess stars Angel Blue, Eric Owens, Golda Schultz, Alfred Walker and Frederick Ballentine.

When did The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess come out?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is a 2020 movie directed by Gary Halvorson.

What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess is Music film.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess was directed by Gary Halvorson.