Zorba the Greek (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1964, Zorba the Greek is a drama film directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, running about 142 minutes. “Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Who’s in it. Zorba the Greek stars Anthony Quinn as Alexis Zorba, Alan Bates as Basil, Irene Papas as Widow and Lila Kedrova as Madame Hortense, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Zorba the Greek has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zorba the Greek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zorba the Greek tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zorba the Greek (1964)?
- In US, Zorba the Greek is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zorba the Greek worth watching?
- Zorba the Greek holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zorba the Greek?
- Zorba the Greek stars Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova and Sotiris Moustakas.
- When was Zorba the Greek released?
- Zorba the Greek was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.