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Iphigenia

1977Movie2 h 7 minNR

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A deeply moving, philosophical action movie about history and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The Greek army is about to set sail to a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. Their leader, King Agamemnon, seeks to provide better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment from the gods, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia.

Feels like

  • Greek Tragedy Adaptation
  • Epic Drama
  • Familial Sacrifice
  • Ancient Mythology
  • Fateful Decision
  • Political Intrigue
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Poignant Storytelling
  • Highbrow Cinema
  • Fate vs Free Will

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Written by
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Music by
Míkis Theodorakis

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Facts

September 10, 1977 · 2 h 7 min · NR

Released
September 10, 1977
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
Greek
Made in
Greece
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Human Sacrifice, Kubrick Stare, Dramatic Irony +9

  • Human Sacrifice
  • Kubrick Stare
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Gainax Ending
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Evil Wears Black
  • Morton's Fork
  • World of Ham
  • As You Know
  • Blue-and-Orange Morality
  • Call-Back
  • Call-Forward

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Iphigenia?"

Questions about Iphigenia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Iphigenia?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Iphigenia streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Iphigenia worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Can I half-watch Iphigenia?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is Iphigenia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Iphigenia in English?

Greek

No, it was made in Greek.