


Film · Released
Othello
“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”
Othello at a glance
Othello is a 1951 drama film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on YouTube Free.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1951-11-28
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 225 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmManipulated 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.
Cast
13 names
Orson WellesOthello
Micheál Mac LiammóirIago
Robert CooteRoderigo
Suzanne CloutierDesdemona
Hilton EdwardsBrabantio
Fay ComptonEmilia
Doris DowlingBianca
Joan FontainePage
Joseph CottenSenator (uncredited)
Robert RiettiLodovico (voice)
Gudrun UreDesdemona (voice)Questions about Othello
Quick answersWhere can I watch Othello in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Othello is listed on YouTube Free. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Othello suitable for children?
Othello is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Othello on PelisPlus UK?
Othello has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Othello about?
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.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Othello trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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