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Oedipus the King

6.019681h 37mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorPhilip Saville
WritersPhilip Saville·Michael Luke

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Cast · Directed by Philip Saville

CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Oedipus
LPLilli Palmer
Lilli Palmer
Jocasta
RJRichard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Creon
OWOrson Welles
Orson Welles
Tiresias
CCCyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Messenger
RLRoger Livesey
Roger Livesey
Shepherd
DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Chorus Leader
FLFriedrich von Ledebur
Friedrich von Ledebur
King Laius
DSDimos Starenios
Dimos Starenios
Priest
AM
Alexis Mann
Palace Official
OL
Oenone Luke
Antigone
CL
Cressida Luke
Xemene

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Oedipus the King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Oedipus the King?

Oedipus the King isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Oedipus the King on Netflix?

No, Oedipus the King is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Oedipus the King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Oedipus the King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Oedipus the King for free?

Oedipus the King isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Oedipus the King?

Oedipus the King hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 20, 1968. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.