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Oedipus Rex

1967Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes89%78%

A deeply moving, philosophical drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

Pasolini’s Terrifying… Compassionate… Magnificent…

In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…

Feels like

  • Greek Tragedy Adaptation
  • Psychological Drama
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Classical Mythology
  • Historical Setting
  • Italian Cinema
  • Art House Film
  • Oedipus Myth
  • Tragic Fate

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Written by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Produced by
Alfredo Bini
Music by
Fausto Ancillai, Carlo Tarchi

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Facts

September 7, 1967 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
September 7, 1967
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

The Creon, Blind Seer, Eye Scream +9

  • The Creon
  • Blind Seer
  • Eye Scream
  • Bookends
  • You Can't Fight Fate
  • Blind Musician
  • Mystical Plague
  • Conflict Ball
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Prophecies Are Always Right
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Herod
  • Gainax Ending

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Oedipus Rex?"

Questions about Oedipus Rex

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oedipus Rex?

Criterion

In the United States, Oedipus Rex streams on Criterion. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Can I half-watch Oedipus Rex?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Oedipus Rex?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Oedipus Rex in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does Oedipus Rex use?

The CreonBlind SeerEye ScreamBookendsYou Can't Fight FateBlind MusicianMystical PlagueConflict BallDriven to SuicideProphecies Are Always RightNice Job Breaking It, HerodGainax Endingand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including The Creon, Blind Seer, and Eye Scream.