Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) in the UK

Name: Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-09-16
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Michael Pennington, Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, John Shrapnel, Cyril Cusack

Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Plagues are ravaging Thebes, and the blind fortune-teller Tieresias tells Oedipus, the King, that the gods are unhappy. The murder of the former king has gone unavenged, and Oedipus sets out to find the killer.

Film
1986
111 min
★ 4.5/10 TMDB
Drama

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DirectorDon Taylor

WriterDon Taylor

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