Where to watch Orpheus in United States
Orpheus is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artify in United States, and available to rent or buy on Artify. Availability checked 5 June 2026.
About Orpheus
Orpheus is a 1950 movie in the Romance, Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Jean Cocteau, starring Jean Marais, François Périer and María Casares. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 295 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Orpheus in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Orpheus trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Raymond Faure
Journalist
Pierre Bertin
Commissioner
Jacques Varennes
Judge
Paul Amiot
Judge (uncredited)
Philippe Bordier
Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Claude Borelli
Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jean-Louis Brau
Young Man on the Terrace of the Flora (uncredited)
Jean Cocteau
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Renée Cosima
Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Orpheus in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Orpheus on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artify. It's also available to rent or buy on Artify.
Is Orpheus on Netflix?+
Orpheus is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artify.
How long is Orpheus?+
Orpheus has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who stars in Orpheus?+
Orpheus stars Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares, Marie Déa and Henri Crémieux.
When did Orpheus come out?+
Orpheus is a 1950 movie directed by Jean Cocteau.
What genre is Orpheus?+
Orpheus is Romance, Fantasy and Drama film.
Who directed Orpheus?+
Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.
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