CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 3h 40m

The Oresteia

A contemporary family wakes up in a Greek myth and can't seem to find a way out of their hellish destiny.

ThrillerComedyMysteryDrama

A family is haunted by its part in an unjust war, the painful burden of inherited trauma and intergenerational conflict, and the descent into an increasingly merciless vortex of violence. Simon Stone's adaptation of The Oresteia trilogy of Aeschylus' Greek tragedies (consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides), shows us that as long as humankind wages wars and families tear themselves apart, this story will remain painfully, cathartically relevant. Stage play performed at The Bridge Theatre in London, UK.

Directed bySimon Stone

Status: Released
Runtime: 3h 40m
Language: EN
Released: July 2, 2026

Studios

Bridge Theatre

London Theatre Company

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Trailers & teasers

8 videos

The Oresteia - BSL Interpreted Performance | Character Names

The Oresteia - BSL Interpreted Performance | Character Names

The Oresteia | 2026 London Trailer

The Oresteia | 2026 London Trailer

The Oresteia at The Bridge: Teaser Trailer

The Oresteia at The Bridge: Teaser Trailer

Trailer: The Oresteia

Trailer: The Oresteia

The Oresteia Teaser Trailer

The Oresteia Teaser Trailer

The Oresteia - BSL Interpreted Performance Trailer

The Oresteia - BSL Interpreted Performance Trailer

Introducing the cast of The Oresteia

Introducing the cast of The Oresteia

The Oresteia Cast Announcement

The Oresteia Cast Announcement

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Christopher Middleton

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Montie Middleton

Tom Glynn-Carney

Tom Glynn-Carney

Augie Middleton

Rosie Sheehy

Rosie Sheehy

Alice Middleton

Lloyd Hutchinson

Lloyd Hutchinson

Melville

John Macmillan

John Macmillan

Jerome

Archie Madekwe

Archie Madekwe

Lorenzo

Rakhee Thakrar

Rakhee Thakrar

Chandra

Alyth Ross

Alyth Ross

Jenny

Seán Donegan

Seán Donegan

Christopher Understudy / Melville Understudy

Creative team

Directed by: Simon Stone
Written by: Simon Stone
Aeschylus
Produced by: Wouter van Ransbeek

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