The Weeping Meadow (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, The Weeping Meadow is a drama, romance and history film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. In the first film of Theo Angelopoulos' incomplete trilogy, the story begins in 1919 with some Greek refugees from Odessa arriving somewhere near Thessaloniki. Among them are two children, Alexis and Eleni. Eleni is an orphan and she is also taken care by Alexis' family. The refugees build a small village somewhere near a river, where the kids grow up and fall in love. But difficult times of dictatorship and war fast approach...
Who’s in it. The Weeping Meadow stars Alexandra Aidini as Eleni, Nikos Poursanidis as Alexis, Giorgos Armenis as Nikos and Vasilis Kolovos as Spyros, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Weeping Meadow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $64.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weeping Meadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weeping Meadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Weeping Meadow (2004)?
- In US, The Weeping Meadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weeping Meadow worth watching?
- The Weeping Meadow holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Weeping Meadow?
- The Weeping Meadow stars Alexandra Aidini, Nikos Poursanidis, Giorgos Armenis, Vasilis Kolovos and Eva Kotamanidou.
- When was The Weeping Meadow released?
- The Weeping Meadow was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.