Medea (1969): cast, story & where to watch
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. Based on the plot of Euripides' Medea. Medea centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.
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 US 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Medea (1969)?
- In US, 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.