The Oedipus Project (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2020, The Oedipus Project is a notable film directed by Bryan Doerries, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The Oedipus Project is an innovative new digital initiative by Theater of War Productions that will present acclaimed actors performing scenes from Sophocles’ Oedipus the King as a catalyst for powerful, healing online conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon diverse communities throughout the world. Sophocles’ ancient play, written and performed in 429 BC during the time of a plague that killed one-third of the Athenian population, is a timeless story of arrogant leadership, ignored prophecy, and a pestilence that ravages the city of Thebes. At the time the play was first performed, the audience would have been reeling in the wake of a pestilence and its economic, political, and social aftermath. Seen through this lens Oedipus the King appears to have been a powerful public health tool for helping Athenians communalize the trauma of the plague, through a story that is as relevant now as it was in its own time.
Who’s in it. The Oedipus Project stars Oscar Isaac as Oedipus, Frances McDormand as Jocosta, John Turturro as Creon and Jeffrey Wright as Tiresias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Oedipus Project sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oedipus Project page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oedipus Project (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oedipus Project change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oedipus Project worth watching?
- The Oedipus Project holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Oedipus Project?
- The Oedipus Project stars Oscar Isaac, Frances McDormand, John Turturro, Jeffrey Wright and Frankie Faison.
- When was The Oedipus Project released?
- The Oedipus Project was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.