Movie

Eleni

“The Echo of a Mother's Voice. Fuels a Son's Revenge.”

★ 6.0(17)19851h 54m

Eleni is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Eleni

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Peter Yates
Release date: 1985-11-01
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Eleni Productions

About Eleni

Eleni is a 1985 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Peter Yates, starring Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich and Linda Hunt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Eleni in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.

Cast

Kate Nelligan

Eleni

John Malkovich

Nicholas 'Nick' Gage

Linda Hunt

Katina

Oliver Cotton

Katis

Ronald Pickup

Spiro

Rosalie Crutchley

Grandmother

Glenne Headly

Joan

Dimitra Arliss

Ana (Czechoslovakia)

Steve Plytas

Christos

Lisa Jakub

Katis' Granddaughter

Themes & keywords

civil wargreece

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Eleni in Canada?+

In Canada, Eleni is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Eleni on Netflix?+

Eleni is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Eleni?+

Eleni has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Eleni?+

Eleni stars Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton and Ronald Pickup.

When did Eleni come out?+

Eleni is a 1985 movie directed by Peter Yates.

What genre is Eleni?+

Eleni is Drama and History film.

Who directed Eleni?+

Eleni was directed by Peter Yates.