Phaedra (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, Phaedra is a drama film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 115 minutes. “A violent drama of profane love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. In modern Greece, Alexis's father, an extremely wealthy shipping magnate, marries the younger, fiery Phaedra. When Alexis meets his stepmother, sparks fly and the two begin an affair. What will the Fates bring this family? Alexis's roadster and the music of Bach figure in the conclusion.
Who’s in it. Phaedra stars Melina Mercouri as Phaedra, Anthony Perkins as Alexis Kyrilis, Raf Vallone as Thanos Kyrilis and Elizabeth Ercy as Ercy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Phaedra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phaedra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phaedra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phaedra (1962)?
- In US, Phaedra is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phaedra worth watching?
- Phaedra holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phaedra?
- Phaedra stars Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy and Tzavalas Karousos.
- When was Phaedra released?
- Phaedra was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.