Most Popular Johann Strauss Ii Movies and TV Shows

1. The Great Waltz (1938)

Passed | 104 min | Biography, Drama, Music

In 1845 Vienna, Johann Strauss II - Schani to his friends - would rather write and perform waltzes than anything else, this at a time when a waltz is not considered proper society music. ... See full summary »

Directors: Julien Duvivier, Victor Fleming, Josef von Sternberg | Stars: Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus, Hugh Herbert

Votes: 970

2. A Corny Concerto (1943)

Approved | 8 min | Family, Animation, Short

Elmer Fudd introduces two pieces of classical music: "Tales of the Vienna Woods" and "The Blue Danube", and acted out by Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and a flock of ducks.

Director: Robert Clampett | Stars: Arthur Q. Bryan, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 1,626

3. Strauss: The King of 3/4 Time (1995 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 48 min | Biography, Drama, Family

Johann Strauss Jr. is pressure to outdo himself with each new composition. When he meets Nicholas, a humble young stable boy, they embark on a remarkable collaboration

Director: Kit Hood | Stars: Michael Riley, Derek Senft, Kate Trotter, Jill Frappier

Votes: 32

4. Forest Picnic (2014)

2 min | Short, Drama

Two children meet in the forest for a picnic. Many delectable items appear from their bottomless basket. However, just as they are about to eat they are overcome by a beautiful birdsong. ... See full summary »

Director: Julian Darley | Stars: Raphael Darley, Isabel Jones

5. The Habsburg Empire (2008)
Episode: The Beautiful Blue Danube (2008)

Documentary, Biography, History

How Franz Joseph I of Austria failed to save his still culturally blooming empire as wars, political infighting, secessionist ethnic movements and social revolts eventually tore the empire down by the end of WWI.