Honeymoon (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 1979, Honeymoon is a drama film directed by Giorgos Panousopoulos, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Taxidi Tou Melitos is about the fear that most elderly people experience: approaching death. Leon (Stavros Xenides) and Zaharoula (Betty Livanou) are heading out for their annual vacation at a summer resort. Instead of their usual carefree anticipation, their mood is subdued because their daughter has just married and is off on her honeymoon. Life is lonely without her and the couple cannot avoid the realization that death is not that far away for them. Once at the resort, Leon tries to overcome this nagging fear by taking a wild plunge in the ocean, naked, as he and Zaharoula are out walking on the beach. Taken up in the spirit of the moment, she joins him among the waves. The results, however, are not what they expected.
Who’s in it. Honeymoon stars Stavros Xenidis as Leon Sahinis, Aleka Paizi as Zaharoula Sahini, Dora Volanaki and Giorgos Nezos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Honeymoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honeymoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honeymoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Honeymoon (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Honeymoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Honeymoon worth watching?
- Honeymoon holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honeymoon?
- Honeymoon stars Stavros Xenidis, Aleka Paizi, Dora Volanaki, Giorgos Nezos and Lazaros Andreou.
- When was Honeymoon released?
- Honeymoon was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.