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The Tales of Hoffmann

7.119512h 7mNRMovieMusicFantasyRomance

A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.

DirectorsMichael Powell·Emeric Pressburger
WritersMichael Powell·Emeric Pressburger
ProducersEmeric Pressburger·Michael Powell

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Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

MSMoira Shearer
Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
LTLudmilla Tchérina
Ludmilla Tchérina
Giulietta
PBPamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
LMLéonide Massine
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
AAAnn Ayars
Ann Ayars
Antonia
RHRobert Helpmann
Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
FAFrederick Ashton
Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille
RRRobert Rounseville
Robert Rounseville
Hoffmann
MWMogens Wieth
Mogens Wieth
Crespel
LH
Lionel Harris
Pitichinaccio
PLPhilip Leaver
Philip Leaver
Andrés
MM
Meinhart Maur
Luther

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The Tales of Hoffmann is streaming on Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Tales of Hoffmann is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

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The Tales of Hoffmann is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.