Movie

Othello

“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”

★ 7.4(210)19511h 33m

Othello is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Othello

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Good to know

Director: Orson Welles
Release date: 1951-11-28
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Les Films Marceau

Othello — trailer

About Othello

Othello is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Orson Welles, starring Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir and Robert Coote. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 210 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Othello in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Orson Welles

Othello

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Iago

Robert Coote

Roderigo

Suzanne Cloutier

Desdemona

Hilton Edwards

Brabantio

Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico

Michael Laurence

Michael Cassio

Fay Compton

Emilia

Doris Dowling

Bianca

Joan Fontaine

Page

Joseph Cotten

Senator (uncredited)

Robert Rietti

Lodovico (voice)

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipvictimbased on play or musicallovemurderinterracial marriagetragic lovehandkerchiefresentmentjealous husbandfather daughter conflictmistrust of wife

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Othello in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Othello is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Othello on Netflix?+

Othello is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Othello?+

Othello has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Othello?+

Othello stars Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier and Hilton Edwards.

When did Othello come out?+

Othello is a 1951 movie directed by Orson Welles.

What genre is Othello?+

Othello is Drama film.

Who directed Othello?+

Othello was directed by Orson Welles.