What a Mess (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, What a Mess is a comedy film directed by Yannis Smaragdis, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Three short stories satirizing the Greece of “Change” in early 80's. A take-off on the police dramas of Giannis Maris; a satire of the films of the New Greek Cinema; and a satire of the “fustanella (Greek kilt)” films as well.
Who’s in it. What a Mess stars Harry Klynn as Detective Bekas / Artemis / Golfo / Haralabos Trabakoulas / Avraam, Dimitris Piatas as Tasos, Joly Garbi as Thimokleia and Manos Destounis as Thanasis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, What a Mess 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 What a Mess page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Mess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Mess (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Mess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What a Mess worth watching?
- What a Mess holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What a Mess?
- What a Mess stars Harry Klynn, Dimitris Piatas, Joly Garbi, Manos Destounis and Konstantinos Tzoumas.
- When was What a Mess released?
- What a Mess was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.