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National Theatre Live: Phaedra

2023Movie2 h 22 min

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

In a house of glass, one must not throw stones.

After years of fierce focus on her political career, a politician turns her attention to her personal life. The reappearance of a figure from her past shakes the foundations of her house and the beliefs that have underpinned her power. As buried lust and loneliness surge to the surface, her actions threaten to destroy everything she has built.

Feels like

  • Modern Tragedy
  • Political Drama
  • Psychological Unraveling
  • Forbidden Desire
  • Theatrical Intimacy
  • Classical Adaptation
  • Power Dynamics
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Sophocles Reimagined

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Simon Stone, Nimmo Ismail
Written by
Simon Stone
Produced by
Alastair Coomer
Music by
Stefan Gregory

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Facts

March 1, 2023 · 2 h 22 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Suicide Themes

Released
March 1, 2023
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, French
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: Phaedra worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: Phaedra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is National Theatre Live: Phaedra worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.5).

Is National Theatre Live: Phaedra plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching National Theatre Live: Phaedra?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.