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Othello

2001Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.3/5
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.3/5

Summary

With freshly rechristened characters and brand-new dialogue, this British TV production of Othello is a "rethinking" of Shakespeare's play, albeit still retaining the original's power and potency.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Geoffrey Sax
Written by
Andrew Davies
Produced by
Julie Gardner, Anne Pivcevic
Music by
Debbie Wiseman

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Facts

December 23, 2001 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 23, 2001
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States, United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Othello?"

Questions about Othello

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Where can I stream Othello?

fuboTV

In the United States, Othello streams on fuboTV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Othello worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching Othello?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Othello good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.