Medea (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1969, Medea is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 118 minutes. “It's a movie about a woman who beheads her brother, stabs her children, and sends her lover's wife up in flames. For Maria Callas, it's a natural.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jason, Sohn von König Aison, ist auf der Suche nach dem Goldenen Vlies, mit dessen Kraft er seinen Onkel Pelias vom unrechtmäßig erworbenen Thron stoßen will. In Kolchis trifft er auf Medea, die sich sofort in ihn verliebt und ihm hilft, das Vlies zu bekommen. Zurück in Jasons Heimat heiraten die beiden. Medea schenkt ihrem Mann zwei Kinder, doch das Glück währt nicht lange. Aus Ehrgeiz verlässt Jason seine Familie, um Glauke, die junge Tochter des Königs von Korinth, zu heiraten. Medea ist blind vor Eifersucht und nimmt grausame Rache...
Who’s in it. Medea stars María Callas as Medea, Massimo Girotti as Creonte, Laurent Terzieff as Chirone and Margareth Clémenti as Glauce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Medea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Medea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Medea tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Medea (1969)?
- In USA, Medea is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Medea worth watching?
- Medea holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medea?
- Medea stars María Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff, Margareth Clémenti and Giuseppe Gentile.
- When was Medea released?
- Medea was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.