Riders to the Sea (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1969, Riders to the Sea is a tv movie and drama film directed by Ognjen Miličević, running about 36 minutes.
What it’s about. A one-act tragedy, the play is set at Inishmaan in the Aran Islands, and like all of Synge’s plays it is noted for capturing the poetic dialogue of rural Ireland. The plot is based not on the traditional conflict of human wills but on the hopeless struggle of a people against the impersonal.
Who’s in it. Riders to the Sea stars Ljiljana Krstić as Maurya, Neda Spasojević as Cathleen, Donka Ignjatović as Nora and Tanasije Uzunović as Bartley.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Riders to the Sea sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riders to the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riders to the Sea tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riders to the Sea (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riders to the Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Riders to the Sea worth watching?
- Riders to the Sea holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Riders to the Sea?
- Riders to the Sea stars Ljiljana Krstić, Neda Spasojević, Donka Ignjatović and Tanasije Uzunović.
- When was Riders to the Sea released?
- Riders to the Sea was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.