Oedipus Rex
1957, English. Directed by Tyrone Guthrie.
A Shattering Experience!
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 6 January 1957
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- William Butler Yeats
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What Oedipus Rex is based on
Oedipus Rex is based on Oedipus Rex, a myths, legends or folklore by Sophocles.
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Oedipus Rex
By Sophocles
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Oedipus Rex runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Oedipus Rex isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 January 1957. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oedipus Rex?
If you liked Oedipus Rex, try The Return, Hamlet, Jesus.
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex (1957) was directed by Tyrone Guthrie and stars Douglas Campbell, Eleanor Stuart, Robert Goodier.
What is Oedipus Rex based on?
Oedipus Rex is based on Oedipus Rex, a myths, legends or folklore by Sophocles.