Oedipus the King
1968, English. Directed by Philip Saville.
This classic Greek tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 June 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Philip Saville, Michael Luke
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What Oedipus the King is based on
Oedipus the King is based on Oedipus Rex, a play or musical by Sophocles.
Play or musical
Oedipus Rex
By Sophocles
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How long is Oedipus the King?
Oedipus the King runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Oedipus the King on?
Oedipus the King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1968. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oedipus the King?
If you liked Oedipus the King, try Othello, Hamlet, Hamlet.
Who directed Oedipus the King?
Oedipus the King (1968) was directed by Philip Saville and stars Christopher Plummer, Lilli Palmer, Richard Johnson.
What is Oedipus the King based on?
Oedipus the King is based on Oedipus Rex, a play or musical by Sophocles.