Testament of Orpheus (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, Testament of Orpheus is a fantasy and drama film directed by Jean Cocteau, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Outside time and reality, the experiences of a poet. The judgement of the young poet by Heurtebise and the Princess, the Gypsies, the palace of Pallas Athena, the spear of the Goddess which pierces the poet's heart, the temptation of the Sphinx, the flight of Oedipus and the final Assumption. This film is the third part of Cocteau's Orphic Trilogy, which consists of The Blood of a Poet (1930), Orpheus (1950) and Testament of Orpheus (1960).
Who’s in it. Testament of Orpheus stars Jean Cocteau as The Poet, Henri Crémieux as The Professor, Claudine Auger as Minerve and Françoise Arnoul as Self (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Testament of Orpheus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Testament of Orpheus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Testament of Orpheus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Testament of Orpheus (1960)?
- In US, Testament of Orpheus is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Testament of Orpheus worth watching?
- Testament of Orpheus holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Testament of Orpheus?
- Testament of Orpheus stars Jean Cocteau, Henri Crémieux, Claudine Auger, Françoise Arnoul and Lucia Bosè.
- When was Testament of Orpheus released?
- Testament of Orpheus was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.