Lysistrata (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, Lysistrata is a comedy and music film directed by George Zervoulakos, running about 100 minutes. “3000-year-old sex classic goes mod!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Aristophanes's play, Athenian women band together to encourage their men to stop fighting the Spartans by withholding sex from them when they return from the front.
Who’s in it. Lysistrata stars Jenny Karezi as Lysistrati, Kostas Kazakos as Kinisias, Anna Fonsou as Myrini and Dionysis Papagiannopoulos as Provoulos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Lysistrata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lysistrata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lysistrata tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lysistrata (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lysistrata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lysistrata worth watching?
- Lysistrata holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lysistrata?
- Lysistrata stars Jenny Karezi, Kostas Kazakos, Anna Fonsou, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos and Anna Matzourani.
- When was Lysistrata released?
- Lysistrata was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.