Medea (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2021, Medea is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Zeldovich, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Medea is an intelligent, highly educated woman who gives up on her dreams when she falls for rich businessman Alexei. When the pair have two children, she patiently waits for him to divorce his wife, and as he decides to emigrate from Russia to Israel, she meekly follows him. But when he shuns her for having committed a crime to protect him, her blind love turns into burning rage.
Who’s in it. Medea stars Tinatin Dalakishvili as Medea, Evgeny Tsyganov as Alexei, Evgeny Kharitonov as Brother and Timur Bazinskiy as friend (credited as Timur Bazinskiy), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Medea has proved divisive with audiences.
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 (2021)?
- 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 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medea?
- Medea stars Tinatin Dalakishvili, Evgeny Tsyganov, Evgeny Kharitonov, Timur Bazinskiy and Anton Rival.
- When was Medea released?
- Medea was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.