We searched through Amazon Prime Video in US & Canada to find all the Greek movies, and movies that were filmed in Greece. We did all the work, so you don’t have to! Grab the popcorn and enjoy the following Greek series, movies, and movies filmed in Greece. BONUS: See the entire classic 1977 Iphigenia movie starring legendary Irene Papas below!
IPHIGENIA
(1977 Greek Drama starring Irene Papas)
1978 Oscar Nominated for Best Foreign Film
84% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Bound for battle at Troy, Agamemnon (Kostas Kazakos) finds that his ships are foundering on windless waters. A fortune teller informs the Greek military leader that he’s encountering unfavorable weather because his killing of a deer has drawn the ire of a powerful goddess. In this retelling of the tragedy penned by Euripides, Agamemnon must mislead his wife (Eirini Papa) and make a sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia (Tatiana Papamoskou), to press on with his military mission.
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STELIOS (Biopic Drama on Stelios Kazantzidis)
7.2/10 IMDB Rating
The touching story of a child from a Pontic refugee family who managed to survive and thrive against all odds, thanks to his immense talent and resilience in the face of social and personal challenges. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, people of the night, hardcore fans, and intense conflicts come together to create the mosaic of his life. This film is a tribute to legendary singer, Stelios Kazantzidis, whose voice touched the hearts of all Greeks around the world. A film for those who loved him and those who wish to discover him.
GIANNIS
98% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
A beautiful biographical journey and intimate portrait of NBA Greek Freak Gianni’s Antetokounmpo’s life. An emotional and inspiring movie about Giannis and his family’s journey from poverty of selling CD’s and sunglasses at age 4 on the streets of Athens, Greece to NBA Champion in Milwaukee. Directed by Kristen Lappas,
MAN OF GOD: (Religious-Movie)
94% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
A biographical drama about Greek Orthodox Saint Nektarios. The film includes Mickey Rourke
GREEN SEA (Greek Drama Movie)
92% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
A woman who loses her memory and finds a job at a seaside tavern, where she cooks nostalgic meals until her past identity is revealed.
ZORBA THE GREEK (Starring Anthony Quinn and Irene Papas)
WINNER OF 3 OSCAR AWARDS AND 7 NOMINATIONS IN 1965:
Oscar Winner: Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Supporting Actress for Lila Kedrova.
86% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Traveling to inspect an abandoned mine his father owns in Crete, English author Basil (Alan Bates) meets the exuberant peasant Zorba (Anthony Quinn) and invites him along when the older man claims he has mining experience. In Basil’s father’s old village, he finds himself attracted to a young widow (Irene Papas), and Zorba takes up with the woman who runs their hotel (Lila Kedrova). When things go wrong, Zorba teaches Basil how to enjoy life even under the most trying circumstances.
ESCAPE TO ATHENA (Action 1979)
Starring Telly Savalas and Roger Moore
5.7/10 IMDB Rating
A World War II adventure involving a group of Allied P.O.W.s, Nazis, black market priceless art treasures, Greek resistance, a Greek monastery, and a secret German rocket base.
