Medea(1989)
She sacrifices something she loves, to harm someone who perhaps she loves even more.
Medea Synopsis
Medea after having helped the man she loves, Jason, and given him to birth two children, is driven into fury and vengeful madness after he decides to abandon her to become successor to the throne by marring Glauce, the daughter of Creon, king of Corinth.
Medea (1989) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lars von Trier, released on August 8, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Udo Kier, Kirsten Olesen, Henning Jensen and Solbjørg Højfeldt. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Lars von Trier
- Writers:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Euripides, Preben Thomsen
- Cinematographer:
- Sejr Brockmann
- Composer:
- Joachim Holbek
- Production:
- DR
- Status:
- Released
Medea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Udo Kier
as Jason
Kirsten Olesen
as Medea
Henning Jensen
as Kreon
Solbjørg Højfeldt
as Ammen
Preben Lerdorff Rye
as Paedragon
Baard Owe
as Aiceus
- Ludmilla Glinska
Ludmilla Glinska
as Glauce
Vera Gebuhr
as Aeldre Terne
- Jonny Kilde
Jonny Kilde
as Store Dreng
- Richard Kilde
Richard Kilde
as Lille Dreng
Dick Kaysø
as Jasons Stemme
Mette Munk Plum
as Glauces Stemme
Key crew
Directed by Lars von Trier, written by Carl Theodor Dreyer, Euripides and Preben Thomsen.
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Medea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 82 ratings.
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Medea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Medea online?
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Medea (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Medea?
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The main cast of Medea (1989) includes Udo Kier, Kirsten Olesen, Henning Jensen, Solbjørg Højfeldt and Preben Lerdorff Rye. The film was directed by Lars von Trier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Medea released?
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Medea was released on August 8, 1989 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Medea worth watching?
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Medea (1989) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.