Eleni (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, Eleni is a drama and history film directed by Peter Yates, running about 114 minutes. “The Echo of a Mother's Voice. Fuels a Son's Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.
Who’s in it. Eleni stars Kate Nelligan as Eleni, John Malkovich as Nicholas 'Nick' Gage, Linda Hunt as Katina and Oliver Cotton as Katis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Eleni has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eleni page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eleni tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eleni (1985)?
- In US, Eleni is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eleni worth watching?
- Eleni holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eleni?
- Eleni stars Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton and Ronald Pickup.
- When was Eleni released?
- Eleni was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.