Brides (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Brides is a drama and romance film directed by Pantelis Voulgaris, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A young female character, Nikki Douka, from Samothraki, is sailing to the U.S. to fulfill a marriage contract and save her family honor. Her skills as a seamstress keep her busily sewing throughout the voyage to alter wedding dresses for the third-class voyagers. But along the way, she meets a young American photographer who is returning from the Middle East where he was snapping shots of the war in Smyrna, 1922. Her honesty, pride, and beauty attract the attention of the American who falls in love with her. Tribulations abound during the voyage, following the dramas of several unfortunate young women upon whom nasty characters preyed, as Nikki struggles with her feelings for the photographer.
Who’s in it. Brides stars Evi Saoulidou as Haro, Victoria Haralabidou as Niki Douka, Andréa Ferréol as Emine and Damian Lewis as Norman Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Brides 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 Brides page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brides tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brides (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brides change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brides worth watching?
- Brides 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 Brides?
- Brides stars Evi Saoulidou, Victoria Haralabidou, Andréa Ferréol, Damian Lewis and Eleni Roussinou.
- When was Brides released?
- Brides was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.