Socrates (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1971, Socrates is a drama and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.
Who’s in it. Socrates stars Jean Sylvère as Socrate, Anne Caprile as Santippe, Giuseppe Mannajuolo as Apollodoro and Ricardo Palacios as Critone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Socrates has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Socrates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Socrates tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Socrates (1971)?
- In US, Socrates is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Socrates worth watching?
- Socrates holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Socrates?
- Socrates stars Jean Sylvère, Anne Caprile, Giuseppe Mannajuolo, Ricardo Palacios and Antonio Medina.
- When was Socrates released?
- Socrates was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.