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Wagner & Me (2012): Ratings

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Wagner & Me is a 2012 biographical documentary directed by Patrick McGrady. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metascore
56
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Wagner & Me (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Patrick McGrady
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wagner & Me About?

The premise of Wagner & Me without spoilers.

British comedian Stephen Fry explores the life and music of composer Richard Wagner, confronting the troubling connections between Wagner and Adolf Hitler. Set against the backdrop of the Bayreuth Festival, Fry’s personal journey examines the complicated relationship between art, politics, and ethical considerations. He wrestles with whether his admiration for Wagner’s musical genius can reconcile with the composer's problematic historical associations.

Wagner & Me Themes & Keywords

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  • composer
  • opera
  • theater troupe
  • englishman abroad
  • interview
  • classical music
  • music festival
  • bayreuth bavaria
  • reference to richard wagner
  • reference to adolf hitler
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Crew

The Director of Wagner & Me

Directed by Patrick McGrady.

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Ratings

Wagner & Me Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Wagner & Me 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

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Wagner & Me FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Wagner & Me, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wagner & Me?

Wagner & Me runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Wagner & Me released?

Wagner & Me was released on December 7, 2012.

Who directed Wagner & Me?

Wagner & Me was directed by Patrick McGrady.

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How is Wagner & Me rated?

Wagner & Me has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Wagner & Me have a post-credit scene?

No. Wagner & Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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