Όμηρος (2005) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2005 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2005, Όμηρος is a thriller, drame and policier film directed by Constantine Giannaris, running about 105 minutes. “I want only young people in the bus. If I get killed, not only my mother should cry. Theirs should cry too...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Inspired by the real-life story of a bus hijacking in Northern Greece, HOSTAGE explores the sensitive issue of Greek-Albanian relations through a young Albanian who takes over an intercity bus. Upon hijacking the bus, he takes the seven passengers hostage and demands a ransom of half and million euro, and safe passage to his homeland of Albania. Surrounded by police, the bus trundles towards the Albanian border and the tension mounts until the final harrowing conclusion.

Who’s in it. Όμηρος stars Arto Apartian as Giannis, Stathis Papadopoulos as Elion Senja, Theodora Tzimou as Iliana and Yannis Stankoglou as Grigoris, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Όμηρος has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Όμηρος page.

If you liked it. Fans of Όμηρος tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Όμηρος (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Όμηρος change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Όμηρος worth watching?
Όμηρος holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Όμηρος?
Όμηρος stars Arto Apartian, Stathis Papadopoulos, Theodora Tzimou, Yannis Stankoglou and Minas Hatzisavvas.
When was Όμηρος released?
Όμηρος was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.