Othello (1951)
Kernel Score: 84% · 206 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1951-11-28
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Othello
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Othello parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Othello is a classic tragedy involving manipulation, jealousy, and murder within a marriage.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The tragedy culminates in murder driven by jealousy and manipulation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Orson Welles as Othello
- Micheál Mac Liammóir as Iago
- Robert Coote as Roderigo
- Suzanne Cloutier as Desdemona
- Hilton Edwards as Brabantio
- Nicholas Bruce as Lodovico
- Michael Laurence as Michael Cassio
- Fay Compton as Emilia
- Doris Dowling as Bianca
- Joan Fontaine as Page
Othello FAQ
Is Othello good?
Othello has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 206 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Othello?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is Othello OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Othello is a classic tragedy involving manipulation, jealousy, and murder within a marriage.
What movies are like Othello?
If you liked Othello, try Hamlet, Hamlet, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and The Color Purple.