Orpheus

Name: Orpheus
Released: 1950-09-29
Rating: 7.642

7.6/10 (306)

·1950· 95 min

Director: Jean Cocteau

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.

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Trailer

Cast

Jean Marais

Orphée

François Périer

Heurtebise

María Casares

Death

Marie Déa

Eurydice

Henri Crémieux

Editor

Juliette Gréco

Aglaonice

Roger Blin

The Poet

Édouard Dermithe

Jacques Cégeste

André Carnège

Judge

👤

René Worms

Judge

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Raymond Faure

Journalist

Pierre Bertin

Commissioner

In brief

Orpheus (1950) is a romance, fantasy, drama film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 306 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 35min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max, Artify.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Orpheus online?

Orpheus is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max, Artify. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Orpheus?

Orpheus runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).

What rating does Orpheus have?

Orpheus has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 306 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Orpheus from?

Orpheus was released in 1950.