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Phaedra

1962Movie1 h 56 minNR

37
WeakGoodWatch score
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. The young and fiery second wife of an extremely wealthy shipping magnate meets her estranged stepson Alexis and sparks immediately fly. Their love seems doomed from the beginning when she convinces him to come to Paris to meet his father.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Jules Dassin
Produced by
Jules Dassin

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Facts

May 25, 1962 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released
May 25, 1962
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Greek
Made in
France, Greece, United States
Budget
$900,000
Available in
32 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Phaedra?"

Questions about Phaedra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phaedra?

In the United States, Phaedra streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Phaedra worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Phaedra good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Phaedra?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.