Othello
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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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Rent or buy in the United States on Fandango At Home.
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OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer
The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice, Orson Welles (1952) - Blood, blood, blood!
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Frequently asked questions about Othello
Where can I watch Othello in the United States?
Othello is available to stream on Criterion Channel, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Othello for free?
Othello streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Othello?
Othello scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Othello?
Othello stars Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, and Hilton Edwards. Orson Welles is the director.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did Othello come out?
Othello was released on November 28, 1951.
Which studio made Othello?
Othello was produced by Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, and Scalera Film in Italy, the United States, and France.
What languages is Othello in?
Othello is in English and Latin, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.