The Bacchae (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1993, The Bacchae is a fantasy, drama, music and tv movie film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. The young wine god Dionysus returns to his native town of Thebes after having established his cult in the east. In his entourage, he has a run of Bacchantes. Semele, his mother, was distrusted by her family when she claimed that Zeus was the father of her child. Dionysus has come to restore her, revealing his divinity, and require proper worship of the Theban legion.
Who’s in it. The Bacchae stars Sylvia Lindenstrand as Dionysos, Laila Andersson-Palme as Teiresias, Sten Wahlund as Kadmos and Peter Mattei as Pentheus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Bacchae sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bacchae page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bacchae tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bacchae (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bacchae change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bacchae worth watching?
- The Bacchae holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae stars Sylvia Lindenstrand, Laila Andersson-Palme, Sten Wahlund, Peter Mattei and Anita Soldh.
- When was The Bacchae released?
- The Bacchae was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.