The Trip (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1962, The Trip is a drama and romance film directed by Dinos Dimopoulos, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. This film is a social comment of the times, exploring issues that centre around relationships and what was allowed and what was not allowed at the time (early 60s) in Greece. There are sub-plots also, mainly relating to the life of the poor city dwellers, social injustice and seeming double standards. Aliki Vougiouklaki is a poor young girl dreaming of a better life and the "handsome prince on a white stallion" who will deliver her from her miserable existence. She meets and falls in love with a young man (Nikos Kourkoulos) who also falls in love with her, but things are not as simple as they first seem. His past comes to haunt them with tragic consequences. Vassilis Diamantopoulos is excellent as the half-crazed old captain whose life strangely echoes that of young Aliki.

Who’s in it. The Trip stars Aliki Vougiouklaki as Marina, Nikos Kourkoulos as Stefanos, Vasilis Diamantopoulos as Manolis and Eleni Zafeiriou as mitera tis Marinas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Trip 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 The Trip page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Trip tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Trip (1962)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Trip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Trip worth watching?
The Trip holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Trip?
The Trip stars Aliki Vougiouklaki, Nikos Kourkoulos, Vasilis Diamantopoulos, Eleni Zafeiriou and Margarita Labrinou.
When was The Trip released?
The Trip was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.