Pity (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Pity is a drama film directed by Babis Makridis, running about 97 minutes. “Stay sad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a man who feels happy only when he is unhappy: addicted to sadness, with such need for pity, that he’s willing to do everything to evoke it from others. This is the life of a man in a world not cruel enough for him.
Who’s in it. Pity stars Giannis Drakopoulos as Lawyer, Evi Saoulidou as Wife, Costas Xikominos as Nikos and Pavlos Makridis as Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Pity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pity (2018)?
- In US, Pity is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pity worth watching?
- Pity holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pity?
- Pity stars Giannis Drakopoulos, Evi Saoulidou, Costas Xikominos, Pavlos Makridis and Makis Papadimitriou.
- When was Pity released?
- Pity was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.