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The Saddest Music in the World

6.920031h 40m15MovieComedyDramaMusic

In Depression-era Winnipeg, a legless beer baroness hosts a contest for the saddest music in the world, offering a grand prize of $25,000.

DirectorGuy Maddin
WritersKazuo Ishiguro·George Toles
ProducersDaniel Iron·Atom Egoyan

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 7 other countries

The Saddest Music in the World isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, Denmark, Finland, France and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Guy Maddin

IRIsabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini
Lady Helen Port-Huntley
MMMark McKinney
Mark McKinney
Chester Kent
MMMaria de Medeiros
Maria de Medeiros
Narcissa
DFDavid Fox
David Fox
Fyodor Kent
RM
Ross McMillan
Roderick Kent / Gravillo the Great
LNLouis Negin
Louis Negin
Blind Seer
DF
Darcy Fehr
Teddy
CD
Claude Dorge
Duncan Elksworth
TPTalia Pura
Talia Pura
Mary
AOAdriana O'Neil
Adriana O'Neil
Agnes
JS
Jeff Sutton
Young Chester
GV
Graeme Valentin
Young Roderick

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The Saddest Music in the World — streaming FAQ

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The Saddest Music in the World isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Canada, Denmark and Finland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Saddest Music in the World on Netflix?

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

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