Movie

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

“A Riveting Performance all Around”

20122h 37m

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Release date: 2012-10-27
Runtime: 2h 37m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is a 2012 movie in the Music genre, directed by Elijah Moshinsky, starring Johan Botha, Renée Fleming and Falk Struckmann. It has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Otello in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago. James Morris sings Lodovico. Elijah Moshinsky’s production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov.

Cast

Johan Botha

Otello

Renée Fleming

Desdemona

Falk Struckmann

Iago

Michael Fabiano

Cassio

James Morris

Lodovico

Eduardo Valdes

Roderigo

Renée Tatum

Emilia

Stephen Gaertner

Montano

Luthando Qave

Heraldo

Semyon Bychkov

Conductor

Themes & keywords

operaverdi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Otello in Australia?+

In Australia, The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello on Netflix?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello stars Johan Botha, Renée Fleming, Falk Struckmann, Michael Fabiano and James Morris.

When did The Metropolitan Opera: Otello come out?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is a 2012 movie directed by Elijah Moshinsky.

What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is Music film.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.