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Movie · 1951 · 93 min

Othello (1951)

“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”

7.4/10 · 225 votes
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Othello is a 1951 movie (Drama). Othello was directed by Orson Welles. Othello runs 93 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 225 viewers. In United States, you can watch Othello on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex and Plex Channel.

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Streaming services that carry Othello, and the countries where you can watch it:

filmfriend 3 countries

Austria, Switzerland, Germany

YouTube Free 3 countries 📍

Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Plex 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Belas Artes à La Carte 1 countries

Brazil

Acontra Plus 1 countries

Spain

Acontra Plus Amazon Channel 1 countries

Spain

Tivify 1 countries

Spain

Raro Video Amazon Channel 1 countries

Italy

The Film Club Amazon Channel 1 countries

Italy

The Roku Channel 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.

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Tags

#husband wife relationship#victim#based on play or musical#love#murder#interracial marriage#tragic love#handkerchief#resentment#jealous husband#father daughter conflict#mistrust of wife

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Othello?

In United States, you can watch Othello on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex and Plex Channel.

Who stars in Othello?

The main cast of Othello includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier and Hilton Edwards.

Who directed Othello?

Othello was directed by Orson Welles.

When was Othello released?

Othello was released on November 28, 1951.

How long is Othello?

Othello runs 93 minutes.

Is Othello worth watching?

Othello has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 225 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Othello?

If you enjoyed Othello, try Hamlet, Hamlet, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Hamlet.

Is Othello on filmfriend?

Not in United States right now. Othello is on filmfriend in: Austria, Switzerland and Germany.

Is Othello on YouTube Free?

Yes. In United States, Othello is available on YouTube Free.

Is Othello on Plex?

Yes. In United States, Othello is available on Plex.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·