Riddles of the Sphinx (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Riddles of the Sphinx is a drama and documentary film directed by Laura Mulvey, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Mulvey's readings of the myth of Oedipus and the sphinx are layered atop 360º panning shots of various locales; the protagonist appears in elliptically-edited sequences.
Who’s in it. Riddles of the Sphinx stars Dinah Stabb as Louise, Clive Merrison as Chris, Laura Mulvey as Herself / Voice Off and Carole James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Riddles of the Sphinx has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riddles of the Sphinx page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riddles of the Sphinx tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riddles of the Sphinx (1977)?
- In US, Riddles of the Sphinx is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riddles of the Sphinx worth watching?
- Riddles of the Sphinx holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riddles of the Sphinx?
- Riddles of the Sphinx stars Dinah Stabb, Clive Merrison, Laura Mulvey, Carole James and Merdelle Jordine.
- When was Riddles of the Sphinx released?
- Riddles of the Sphinx was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.