Athens Blues (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2001, Athens Blues is a comedy and romance film directed by Giorgos Panousopoulos, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of men in their sixties that spend the August nights in Athens outside a pharmacy during night shift, an ambulance driver who has an affair with a younger girl, a middle-aged couple who have invented a lie to renew their passion for one another, a child pretending to sleepwalk in the streets of Athens, two younger people who are tied together in an office after a burglar attack, and other amorous encounters during the same night.
Who’s in it. Athens Blues stars Marilita Lambropoulou as Ilektra, Nikos Arvanitis as Kyrillos, Nicos Arvanitis as Kyrillos Sifounakos and Betty Livanou as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Athens Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Athens Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Athens Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Athens Blues (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Athens Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Athens Blues worth watching?
- Athens Blues holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Athens Blues?
- Athens Blues stars Marilita Lambropoulou, Nikos Arvanitis, Nicos Arvanitis, Betty Livanou and Christos Mytis.
- When was Athens Blues released?
- Athens Blues was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.