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The Music Lovers

6.519712h 3m15MovieDramaMusic

Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.

DirectorKen Russell
WriterMelvyn Bragg
ProducersKen Russell·Roy Baird

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Music Lovers isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Portugal, Spain, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ken Russell

RCRichard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
GJGlenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson
Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova
MAMax Adrian
Max Adrian
Nicholas Rubinstein
CG
Christopher Gable
Count Anton Chiluvsky
KCKenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley
Modeste Tchaikovsky
IT
Izabella Telezynska
Madame Nadedja von Meck
MP
Maureen Pryor
Mrs. Milyukova
SM
Sabina Maydelle
Sasha Tchaikovsky
AFAndrew Faulds
Andrew Faulds
Davidov
BRBruce Robinson
Bruce Robinson
Alexei Sofronov
BA
Ben Aris
Young Lieutenant
XR
Xavier Russell
Koyola

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The Music Lovers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Music Lovers?

The Music Lovers isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Spain, Portugal and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Music Lovers on Netflix?

No, The Music Lovers is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Music Lovers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Music Lovers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Music Lovers for free?

The Music Lovers isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Music Lovers based on a true story?

Yes — The Music Lovers is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).