Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Seen it?1986 | 112 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Taylor
- Anthony QuayleOedipus
- Juliet StevensonAntigone
- Paul CopleyLocal Man
- Christopher HancockChorus
- Ian HoggChorus
- Edward JewesburyChorus
- Trevor PeacockChorus
- Bryan PringleChorus
- William Morgan SheppardChorus
- Barry StantonChorus