Exploding Oedipus (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2001, Exploding Oedipus is a notable film directed by Marc Lafia, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man ditches the real world for that of film, but eventually comes to realize that running away is no substitute for the sublime beauty of everyday life. When Hilbert's father has a near-fatal heart attack, he falls into a downward spiral of introspection, re-evaluating and restructuring his life. The despondent young man turns away from his family and his girlfriend toward the comfort of an alternative world. Taking up residence in a cheap, downtown San Francisco hotel, he experiments with drugs and bisexuality and art. On an 8mm projector, he obsessively analyzes home movies from his childhood, comparing these films with his recollections of his youth. Memory and desire- spawned from what he imagined was reality versus what he sees in these movies -encourage Hilbert to create his own film, to re-write the past and blow the Oedipal triangle apart.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Exploding Oedipus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Exploding Oedipus page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Exploding Oedipus (2001)?
- In US, Exploding Oedipus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Exploding Oedipus worth watching?
- Exploding Oedipus holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Exploding Oedipus released?
- Exploding Oedipus was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.