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Lisístrata (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Lisístrata is a 2002 comedy directed by Francesc Bellmunt, starring Maribel Verdú as Lisístrata, Juan Luis Galiardo and Óscar Jaenada. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $581,667 worldwide.

Lisístrata (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lisístrata About?

The premise of Lisístrata without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 411 BC, the warring city‑states of Sparta and Athens are locked in an endless conflict. Lisistrata, a strikingly beautiful woman, devises a bold plan: she rallies the women of both sides to withhold sexual relations until the men negotiate peace. Her daring sex strike forces the warriors to confront the cost of war and seek an end to the fighting.

Cast & crew

Lisístrata Cast & Characters

Maribel Verdú leads the cast as Lisístrata, with Juan Luis Galiardo as Hepatitos and Óscar Jaenada as Domestos. Directed by Francesc Bellmunt; 49 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Lisístrata Plot Summary

What happens in Lisístrata from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

It is the year 411 BC, and the Peloponnesian War between Sparta, Athens, and their allies has dragged on for nearly two decades. In a bold bid to end the bloodshed, the women take a radical stand on the Acropolis, where the Athenian treasure is kept, led by Lisístrata, Maribel Verdú. They vow to withhold sex from their husbands until peace is reached, turning the war into a domestic crisis that affects every layer of Greek society.

Full summary

The whole story of Lisístrata, scene by scene

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Box office

Lisístrata Box Office

Lisístrata grossed $581,667 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$581.7K

International
$581.7K
Videos

Lisístrata Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Lisístrata.

Lisistrata - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lisístrata?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who leads the women's strike in the film?

Details

Lisístrata Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Lysistrata” and “吕西斯特拉忒”.

Also known as
  • Lysistrata
  • 吕西斯特拉忒

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FAQ

Lisístrata FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Lisístrata, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lisístrata?

Lisístrata runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Lisístrata released?

Lisístrata was released on September 13, 2002.

Who directed Lisístrata?

Lisístrata was directed by Francesc Bellmunt.

More films by Francesc Bellmunt

Who is in the cast of Lisístrata?

Lisístrata stars Maribel Verdú as Lisístrata, Juan Luis Galiardo as Hepatitos and Óscar Jaenada as Domestos, among 49 credited actors.

How much did Lisístrata make at the box office?

Lisístrata grossed $581,667 worldwide.

Does Lisístrata have a post-credit scene?

No. Lisístrata has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lisístrata in?

The original language of Lisístrata is Spanish.

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