Run, Melos! (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1992, Run, Melos! is a drama, animation and history film directed by Masaaki Osumi, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie tells the story of Melos, a Greek country man that gets arrested and accused of conspiracy against the king. He gets three days to travel to his sister's wedding while Selinentius (Selinae), a genius sculptor that Melos just met stays as a hostage. As opposed to Osamu Dazai's original story, Melos is here innocent of the conspiracy accusation.
Who’s in it. Run, Melos! stars Koichi Yamadera as Melos, Shinji Ogawa as Selinentius, Akiji Kobayashi as Dionysus II and Megumi Hayashibara as Clair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Run, Melos! 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 Run, Melos! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run, Melos! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run, Melos! (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Run, Melos! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Run, Melos! worth watching?
- Run, Melos! holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run, Melos!?
- Run, Melos! stars Koichi Yamadera, Shinji Ogawa, Akiji Kobayashi, Megumi Hayashibara and Takuma Gono.
- When was Run, Melos! released?
- Run, Melos! was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.