The Rehearsal (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1974, The Rehearsal is a drama film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. An indictment of the Greek military junta of 1967–1974. The film tries to give a reconstruction of the events during the students' uprising in the Athens Polytechnic (November 1973) by documents, rehearsals, interviews, songs and poems.
Who’s in it. The Rehearsal stars Melina Mercouri as Self, Míkis Theodorakis, Olympia Dukakis and Laurence Olivier as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Rehearsal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rehearsal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rehearsal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rehearsal (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rehearsal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rehearsal worth watching?
- The Rehearsal holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rehearsal?
- The Rehearsal stars Melina Mercouri, Míkis Theodorakis, Olympia Dukakis, Laurence Olivier and Steve Inwood.
- When was The Rehearsal released?
- The Rehearsal was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.