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Iphigenia

1977·Movie
2h 7min·NR

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Masterful craft, high energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

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About

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.
Greek Tragedy AdaptationEpic DramaFamilial SacrificeAncient MythologyFateful DecisionPolitical IntrigueMoral DilemmaPoignant StorytellingHighbrow CinemaFate vs Free Will

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Where can I stream Iphigenia legally?

Iphigenia is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Iphigenia worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Iphigenia rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Iphigenia?

2 h 7 min

Iphigenia runs 2 h 7 min.

What language is Iphigenia in?

Greek

It was made in Greek. Produced in Greece.

In how many countries can I watch Iphigenia?

3CAPTUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Iphigenia in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Iphigenia use?

Human SacrificeKubrick StareDramatic IronyGainax EndingFace Death with DignityEvil Wears BlackMorton's ForkWorld of HamAs You KnowBlue-and-Orange MoralityCall-BackCall-Forwardand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Iphigenia, including Human Sacrifice, Kubrick Stare, Dramatic Irony.