Oedipus Rex
1967, Italian. Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
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In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 376 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Pier Paolo PasoliniDirector
- Franco CittiOedipus
- Silvana ManganoJocasta, Queen of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young mother)
- Alida ValliMerope, Queen of Corinth
- Carmelo BeneCreon
- Julian BeckTiresias
- Luciano BartoliLaius, King of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young father)
- Francesco LeonettiServo di Laio
- Ahmed BelhachmiPolybus, King of Corinth
- Giovanni Ivan ScratugliaSacerdote
- Giandomenico DavoliPastore di Polibo
- Ninetto DavoliAngelo
- Laura BettiJocasta's Maid (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1967
- Original title
- Edipo re
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Oedipus Rex: quick answers
Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 376 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Oedipus Rex have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Oedipus Rex. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Oedipus Rex parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Oedipus Rex yet.
Which OTT platform is Oedipus Rex on?
Oedipus Rex is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oedipus Rex?
If you liked Oedipus Rex, try The Young One, Salomé, Hardball.
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex (1967) was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and stars Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli.