

Medea
It's a movie about a woman who beheads her brother, stabs her children, and sends her lover's wife up in flames. For Maria Callas, it's a natural.
6.6(194)19691h 58m2
Based on the plot of Euripides' Medea. Medea centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.
TMDB
6.6/10
194 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Italian
- marriage crisis
- ritual
- based on play or musical
- greek mythology
- medea
- revenge
- ancient greece
- golden fleece
- infanticide
- greek tragedy
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Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalNew York City, New York28 Oct 1971
- PhysicalVHS30 Mar 1999
- PhysicalDVD & Blu-ray6 Dec 2011
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical19 Dec 1974
- PhysicalPGVHS18 Sept 1990
- Physical12Blu-ray5 Dec 2011
FranceFR
- TheatricalTP28 Jan 1970
- TheatricalTPRe-release7 Jan 2004
- TheatricalTPRe-release16 Oct 2013
- TheatricalTPRe-release15 Nov 2017
GermanyDE
- TVWest Germany17 Apr 1972
- TVEast Germany2 Jan 1988
- Physical12DVD20 Mar 2008
ItalyIT
- TheatricalMilan28 Dec 1969
- PhysicalTDVD12 Jul 2003
JapanJP
- TheatricalG17 Jul 1970
PortugalPT
- Theatrical28 May 1973
SpainES
- Theatrical3 Dec 1999
Frequently asked questions
- When was Medea released?
- Medea was released on 28 December 1969.
- Where can I watch Medea online?
- Medea is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Medea?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Medea is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Medea?
- Medea holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 194 votes.
- Who directed Medea?
- Medea (1969) was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
- How long is Medea?
- Medea runs for 1h 58m.











