Where to Watch Phaedra (1962) in the US

What it's about

The powerful Greek ship-owner and constructor Thanos proposes to marry Phaedra during the baptism of a ship with her name. Phaedra, who is the daughter of Thanos' greatest competitor, is a bored woman. Thanos gives an expensive ring to Phaedra and soon she learns that his estranged son from his first marriage, Alexis, has left the London School of Economics (L.S.E.) in London to dedicate himself to painting. Thanos asks Phaedra to travel to London to bring Alexis to meet him in Greece. When Phaedra meets Alexis, she falls in love with her step-son and seduces him. Their doomed love affair leads the family to a tragedy.

Cast and crew

Director

Jules Dassin

Writer

Margarita Lymberaki, Jules Dassin, Euripides

Starring

Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone

Details

Release date

May 25, 1962

Language

English, Greek

Country

Greece, France, United States

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 4 nominations total

Where to Watch Phaedra (1962) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Phaedra in the United States?

Phaedra is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on FlixFling, fuboTV (HD), MGM+ (HD), Philo (HD), and ScreenPix (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Phaedra or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on FlixFling, fuboTV (HD), MGM+ (HD), Philo (HD), and ScreenPix (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Phaedra for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for Phaedra in the United States.