National Theatre Live: Othello (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2013, National Theatre Live: Othello is a drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner, running about 198 minutes. “It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.
Who’s in it. National Theatre Live: Othello stars Adrian Lester as Othello, Rory Kinnear as Iago, Jonathan Bailey as Cassio and Lyndsey Marshal as Emilia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, National Theatre Live: Othello sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Theatre Live: Othello page.
If you liked it. Fans of National Theatre Live: Othello tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Othello (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for National Theatre Live: Othello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is National Theatre Live: Othello worth watching?
- National Theatre Live: Othello holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: Othello?
- National Theatre Live: Othello stars Adrian Lester, Rory Kinnear, Jonathan Bailey, Lyndsey Marshal and Sandy Batchelor.
- When was National Theatre Live: Othello released?
- National Theatre Live: Othello was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 198 minutes.