Plato's Banquet (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, Plato's Banquet is a drama and tv movie film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. At house of Agathon get together many intellectuals and philosophers, including Socrates, to discuss the theme of love and sex: each of them intervenes to support its argument dialogical rules, within the context symposial.
Who’s in it. Plato's Banquet stars Lucas Belvaux as Phèdre, Jean Benguigui as Apollodore, Irene Papas as Diotime and Philippe Khorsand as Aristophane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Plato's Banquet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plato's Banquet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plato's Banquet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plato's Banquet (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plato's Banquet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plato's Banquet worth watching?
- Plato's Banquet holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plato's Banquet?
- Plato's Banquet stars Lucas Belvaux, Jean Benguigui, Irene Papas, Philippe Khorsand and Renato Cortesi.