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Movie · 1969 · 118 min

Medea (1969)

“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.”

6.7/10 · 196 votes
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Medea is a 1969 movie (Drama and Fantasy). Medea was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Medea runs 118 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 196 viewers. In United States, you can watch Medea on Criterion Channel.

Where can I watch Medea

📍 United States

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Streaming services that carry Medea, and the countries where you can watch it:

Criterion Channel 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

LRT Epika 1 countries

Lithuania

Plot

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.

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#marriage crisis#ritual#based on play or musical#greek mythology#medea#revenge#ancient greece#golden fleece#infanticide#greek tragedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Medea?

In United States, you can watch Medea on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Medea?

The main cast of Medea includes Maria Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff, Giuseppe Gentile and Margareth Clémenti.

Who directed Medea?

Medea was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

When was Medea released?

Medea was released on December 28, 1969.

How long is Medea?

Medea runs 118 minutes.

Is Medea worth watching?

Medea has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 196 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Medea?

If you enjoyed Medea, try Hamlet, Satyricon, Before I Fall and Hamlet.

Is Medea on Criterion Channel?

Yes. In United States, Medea is available on Criterion Channel.

Is Medea on LRT Epika?

Not in United States right now. Medea is on LRT Epika in: Lithuania.

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Updated: November 2, 2026 ·

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