Antigone (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Antigone is a drama film directed by Nicolas Briançon, running about 116 minutes. “You can't force destiny” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having defied the ban on Creon and offered a burial to Polynice, her treacherous homeland brother, Antigone is condemned to a slow death in a stone tomb, despite the interposition of Hémon, her fiance, the son of Creon . Nevertheless, Creon ends up following the advice of his diviner Tiresias and, fearing the wrath of the gods, buries Polynices with dignity. When he is about to free Antigone, the young woman had already hanged herself. Mad with pain, Hémon commits suicide by his side.
Who’s in it. Antigone stars Barbara Schulz as Antigone, Robert Hossein as Créon, Bernard Dhéran as Le Choeur and Pierre Dourlens as Le 1er Garde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Antigone has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Antigone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Antigone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Antigone (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Antigone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Antigone worth watching?
- Antigone holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Antigone?
- Antigone stars Barbara Schulz, Robert Hossein, Bernard Dhéran, Pierre Dourlens and Julie Kapour.
- When was Antigone released?
- Antigone was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.