Black Orpheus

Name: Black Orpheus
Released: 1959-06-12
Rating: 7.014

7.0/10 (245)

·1959· 100 min

Director: Marcel Camus

"The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world..."

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

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Trailer

Cast

Breno Mello

Orfeo

Marpessa Dawn

Eurydice

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Lourdes de Oliveira

Mira

Léa Garcia

Serafina

Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

Death

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Waldetar De Souza

Chico

Alexandre Constantino

Hermes

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Jorge Dos Santos

Benedito

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Aurino Cassiano

Zeca

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Maria Alice

Little Girl

Marcel Camus

Ernesto

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto

In brief

Black Orpheus (1959) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 245 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 40min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Black Orpheus online?

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

How long is Black Orpheus?

Black Orpheus runs 100 minutes (1h 40min).

What rating does Black Orpheus have?

Black Orpheus has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 245 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Black Orpheus from?

Black Orpheus was released in 1959.