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Zorba the Greek

1964Movie2 h 22 minNR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes79%86%

An eccentric, philosophical drama movie about history and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · comfort watch · thought-provoking

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Life. Lust. Love. Zorba.

An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.

Feels like

  • Greek Cinema
  • Philosophical Drama
  • Character Study
  • Zest for Life
  • Human Connection
  • Cultural Clash
  • Emotional Journey
  • Iconic Performance
  • Melancholic Hope

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Written by
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Nikos Kazantzakis
Produced by
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Music by
Míkis Theodorakis

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Facts

December 14, 1964 · 2 h 22 min · NR

Released
December 14, 1964
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Greek
Also spoken
English
Made in
Greece, United States
Budget
$783,000
Box office
$9 million
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Driven to Suicide, Lady Drunk, Very Loosely Based on a True Story +9

  • Driven to Suicide
  • Lady Drunk
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Karma Houdini
  • Intelligence Equals Isolation
  • If You Die, I Call Your Stuff
  • Writer's Block
  • Dance Party Ending
  • British Stuffiness
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Standard Snippet
  • Benevolent Boss

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zorba the Greek?"

Questions about Zorba the Greek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zorba the Greek?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Zorba the Greek from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Zorba the Greek worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%).

Is Zorba the Greek plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Zorba the Greek good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Zorba the Greek in English?

GreekEnglish

No, it was made in Greek, with some English.

What tropes does Zorba the Greek use?

Driven to SuicideLady DrunkVery Loosely Based on a True StoryKarma HoudiniIntelligence Equals IsolationIf You Die, I Call Your StuffWriter's BlockDance Party EndingBritish StuffinessRed Oni, Blue OniStandard SnippetBenevolent Bossand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Driven to Suicide, Lady Drunk, and Very Loosely Based on a True Story.