Medea (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, Medea is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. It is an adaptation of the Greek tragedy Medea from Euripides, a version where the Gods willing and intervations are absent. Medea is the tragic character that after helping Jason in the Voyage of the Argonauts (myth says that she has even sacrificed her own brother for Jason's success), she gets from him only betrayal, as he arranges to marry the King's of Corinth daughter. The king decides to exile Medea, as she is a danger for his daughter happiness, but Medea asks from him just a day… before she goes outside the borders. That day Medea gets her revenge.
Who’s in it. Medea stars Udo Kier as Jason, Kirsten Olesen as Medea, Henning Jensen as Kreon and Solbjørg Højfeldt as Ammen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Medea 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 Medea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Medea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Medea (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Medea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Medea worth watching?
- Medea holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medea?
- Medea stars Udo Kier, Kirsten Olesen, Henning Jensen, Solbjørg Højfeldt and Preben Lerdorff Rye.
- When was Medea released?
- Medea was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.