Orpheus (1950)
Orphée
Overview
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.
Where to watch Orpheus
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Artify | Artify | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, Artify | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Artify | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Artify | Artify | — |
| Australia | Artify | Artify | — |
| Ireland | Artify | Apple TV, Artify | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Artify | Artify | — |
| India | Artify | Artify | — |
| South Africa | Artify | Artify | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Artify | Artify | — |
| Germany | Artify | Artify | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Orpheus in 128 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Orpheus about?
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead. Orpheus is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama movie, released on 1950-09-29, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Orpheus worth watching?
TMDB users rate Orpheus 7.7 out of 10 from 311 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Orpheus?
In the United States, Orpheus streams on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Artify and can be rented from Artify. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean Cocteau
Cast
- Jean Marais as Orphée
- François Périer as Heurtebise
- María Casares as Death
- Marie Déa as Eurydice
- Henri Crémieux as Editor
- Juliette Gréco as Aglaonice
- Roger Blin as The Poet
- Édouard Dermithe as Jacques Cégeste
- André Carnège as Judge
- René Worms as Judge
- Raymond Faure as Journalist
- Pierre Bertin as Commissioner
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Sources
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