Idomeneo (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Idomeneo is a music film directed by Michael Kreihsl, running about 102 minutes. “Film with music from Mozart's opera of the same name” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Idomeneus, King of Crete, one of the great heroes during the total destruction of the famous city of Troy was sailing back to his realm when a terrible storm broke loose near the city of Sidon. The storm was of such violence that in his fear Idomeneus made a solemn promise to Neptune, God of the Seas, to sacrifice the first person -no matter who it be- that he would meet on the shore if he and his people would only get there safely.
Who’s in it. Idomeneo stars Josef Griesser as Idomeneo, Joachim Bauer as Idamante, Elke Heinbücher as Ilia and Marisa Fernandino as Elektra, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idomeneo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idomeneo tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idomeneo (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Idomeneo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Idomeneo?
- Idomeneo stars Josef Griesser, Joachim Bauer, Elke Heinbücher, Marisa Fernandino and Uli Hoffmann.
- When was Idomeneo released?
- Idomeneo was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.