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Stratos

2014Movie2 h 17 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, profoundly sad crime movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

At age 19, Stratos committed a crime of passion. He spent half his life in prison, where underground boss Leonidas took him under his wing. One day during a rival gang attack, Leonidas saved his life. Stratos never forgot this. A free man now, Stratos works the night shift at a bakery workshop, a far cry from the killing contracts he executes by day. He gives away all his money to spring Leonidas out of prison, funding an escape plan managed by Leo’s brother, Yorgos. The fulfillment of his debt is the only thing that matters to Stratos, everything else is indifferent and he lives detached, surrounded by ghosts and fallacies. The day of the escape, the most important day of his life, is near…

Feels like

  • Greek Neo-Noir
  • Psychological Crime Drama
  • Existential Melancholy
  • Loyalty and Debt
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Character Study
  • Urban Isolation
  • Tragic Hero
  • Realistic Violence
  • Atmospheric Dread

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Facts

March 27, 2014 · 2 h 17 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 27, 2014
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Greek
Also spoken
English
Made in
Cyprus, Germany, Greece
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Stratos?"

Questions about Stratos

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stratos?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Stratos worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Stratos plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Stratos?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Stratos in English?

GreekEnglish

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