Othello (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, Othello is a drama film directed by Oliver Parker, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. The evil Iago pretends to be friend of Othello in order to manipulate him to serve his own end in the film version of this Shakespeare classic.
Who’s in it. Othello stars Laurence Fishburne as Othello, Irène Jacob as Desdemona, Kenneth Branagh as Iago and Nathaniel Parker as Cassio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Othello has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Othello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Othello tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Othello (1995)?
- In US, Othello is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Othello worth watching?
- Othello holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Othello?
- Othello stars Laurence Fishburne, Irène Jacob, Kenneth Branagh, Nathaniel Parker and Michael Maloney.
- When was Othello released?
- Othello was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.