A Late Quartet_
"No arrangement is more beautiful … or more complicated."
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
Starring
Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mark Ivanir
Box Office
$6.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Late Quartet was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as...
A Late Quartet is a Music, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (20)
Christopher Walken
Peter Mitchell
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Robert Gelbart
Mark Ivanir
Daniel Lerner
Catherine Keener
Juliette Gelbart
Imogen Poots
Alexandra Gelbart
Liraz Charhi
Pilar
Madhur Jaffrey
Dr. Nadir
Anne Sofie von Otter
Miriam Mitchell
Wallace Shawn
Gideon Rosen
PQ
Pamela Quinn
Parkinson's Class Instructor
CP
Cristian Puig
Flamenco Guitarist
RT
Rebeca Tomas
Flamenco Dancer
Megan McQuillan
Sotheby's Executive
DR
David Redden
Auctioneer
Ted Hartley
Winning Bidder
Stephen Payne
Jack
AL
Alyssa Lewis
Little Girl in Subway
LF
Luke Fleming
Violist
AY
Andrew Yee
Steve the Cellist
AS
Amy Schroeder
Julliard Classroom Student
BOX OFFICE
$6.3M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (250 votes)
Popularity
1
Box Office
$6,303,709
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Late Quartet about?
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
How long is A Late Quartet?
A Late Quartet has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in A Late Quartet?
The cast of A Late Quartet includes Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mark Ivanir, Catherine Keener, Imogen Poots.
How much did A Late Quartet make at the box office?
A Late Quartet earned $6,303,709 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of A Late Quartet?
A Late Quartet has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 250 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Drama