Best on Max: Orpheus Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Orpheus, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Orpheus (1950) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artify. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jean Marais as Orphée; François Périer as Heurtebise; María Casares as Death; Marie Déa as Eurydice; Henri Crémieux as Editor; Juliette Gréco as Aglaonice; Roger Blin as The Poet; Édouard Dermithe as Jacques Cégeste
About Orpheus
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Orpheus?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artify. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Orpheus?
Jean Marais as Orphée; François Périer as Heurtebise; María Casares as Death; Marie Déa as Eurydice; Henri Crémieux as Editor; Juliette Gréco as Aglaonice; Roger Blin as The Poet; Édouard Dermithe as Jacques Cégeste
Is this Orpheus guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



