Uranya (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2006, Uranya is a comedy film directed by Costas Kapakas, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Summer 1969. Dictatorship. In a small country town, young Achileas breaks his leg by falling off the yard wall of the local cinema. He wanted to see Brigit Bardot naked... However, during his visit to the city to treat his broken leg, for the first time in his life he sees a television! The program informs about the launching of Apollo to the moon. The idea of the launching becomes Achileas' obsession and along with his friends they collect money, in order to purchase a TV set. However, soon, the dilemma becomes imperative. Will they buy a television or "visit" all together Uranya in order to be taught the secrets of love?
Who’s in it. Uranya stars Aris Tsapis as Achilleas, Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Uranya, Dimitris Piatas as Sergeant Batsakoutsas and Manolis Mavromatakis as Dimitrakopoulos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Uranya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $273.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uranya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uranya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uranya (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uranya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uranya worth watching?
- Uranya holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uranya?
- Uranya stars Aris Tsapis, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Dimitris Piatas, Manolis Mavromatakis and Dina Mihailidou.
- When was Uranya released?
- Uranya was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.