Where to watch Black Orpheus

What it's about

In the heady atmosphere of Rio's carnival, two people meet and fall in love. Eurydice, a country girl, has run away from home to avoid a man who arrived at her her looking for her. She is convinced that he was going to kill her. She arrives in Rio to stay with her cousin Serafina. Orfeo works as a tram conductor and is engaged to Mira - as far as Mira is concerned anyways. As Eurydice and Orpheus get to know one another they fall deeply in love. Mira is mad with jealousy and when Eurydice disappears, Orfeo sets out to find her.

Cast and crew

Director

Marcel Camus

Writer

Jacques Viot, Vinicius de Moraes, Marcel Camus

Starring

Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira

Details

Released

1959-12-21

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil, France, Italy

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 2 nominations total

Where to watch Black Orpheus — common questions

Where to watch Black Orpheus?

You can watch the movie Black Orpheus on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I watch Black Orpheus?

You can watch the movie Black Orpheus on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I stream the movie Black Orpheus (1959)?

Black Orpheus is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

Can I watch Black Orpheus for free?

Yes. Black Orpheus is available free on Kanopy in the United States.

Is Black Orpheus on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch Black Orpheus on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is Black Orpheus on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch Black Orpheus on HBO Max in the United States.