Orfeu (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Orfeu is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Carlos Diegues, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Orfeu is a popular composer from a samba school. He lives in the favela and falls madly in love when he meets Euridice, a newcomer to the neighborhood. But the local drug boss Lucinho stands between them and will drastically change both their lives.
Who’s in it. Orfeu stars Toni Garrido as Orfeu, Patrícia França as Eurídice, Murilo Benício as Lucinho and Zezé Motta as Conceição, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Orfeu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orfeu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orfeu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orfeu (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orfeu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Orfeu worth watching?
- Orfeu holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orfeu?
- Orfeu stars Toni Garrido, Patrícia França, Murilo Benício, Zezé Motta and Milton Gonçalves.
- When was Orfeu released?
- Orfeu was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.