Kazantzakis (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, Kazantzakis is a history film directed by Yannis Smaragdis, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of the greatest Greek writer of the 20th century, Nikos Kazantzakis, based on his work, Report to Greco, which is, essentially, his autobiography.
Who’s in it. Kazantzakis stars Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos as Nikos Kazantzakis, Stefanos Linaios as Older Nikos Kazantzakis, Marina Kalogirou as Eleni Kazantzaki and Nikos Kardonis as Angelos Sikelianos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kazantzakis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kazantzakis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kazantzakis tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kazantzakis (2017)?
- In US, Kazantzakis is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kazantzakis worth watching?
- Kazantzakis holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kazantzakis?
- Kazantzakis stars Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos, Stefanos Linaios, Marina Kalogirou, Nikos Kardonis and Argyris Xafis.
- When was Kazantzakis released?
- Kazantzakis was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.