Herostratus (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1967, Herostratus is a drama film directed by Don Levy, running about 142 minutes. “a young poet hires a marketing company to turn his suicide-by-jumping into a mass-media spectacle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Max, a young poet hires a marketing company to turn his suicide-by-jumping into a mass-media spectacle, he finds that his subversive intentions are quickly diluted into a reactionary gesture, and his motivations are revealed as a desperate attempt to seek attention through celebrity.
Who’s in it. Herostratus stars Michael Gothard as Max, Gabriella Licudi as Clio, Peter Stephens as Farsons and Antony Paul as Pointer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Herostratus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Herostratus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Herostratus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Herostratus (1967)?
- In US, Herostratus is available to stream on Cultpix and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Herostratus worth watching?
- Herostratus holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Herostratus?
- Herostratus stars Michael Gothard, Gabriella Licudi, Peter Stephens, Antony Paul and Mona Chin.
- When was Herostratus released?
- Herostratus was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.