Black Orpheus

1959·Movie
1h 40min·PG
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic817.6Rotten Tomatoes88%86%

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Black Orpheus fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Brazilian CinemaBossa Nova SoundtrackCarnaval in RioGreek Mythology RetellingRomantic TragedySocial CommentaryImpressionisticVisually StunningMusical Film

Crew

Directed by:
Marcel Camus, Robert Mazoyer
Written by:
Vinicius de Moraes, Jacques Viot, Jacques Viot
Produced by:
Sacha Gordine, Silvio Autuori, Victor Kerdoncuff
Composed by:
Antônio Carlos Jobim, Jean Nény, Luiz Bonfá

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black Orpheus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Orpheus legally?

HBO MaxKanopyCriterionTCM

Black Orpheus is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Orpheus worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Orpheus rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Black Orpheus?

1 h 40 min

Black Orpheus runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Orpheus?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Black Orpheus much the same way.

What language is Black Orpheus in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Black Orpheus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Orpheus in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Orpheus use?

Country MouseI'll Kill You!Non-Actor VehicleDance Party EndingPop-Cultural Osmosis FailureThe FacelessRescued from the UnderworldCult SoundtrackDiegetic MusicalThe UnderworldDon't Look BackHellevatorand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Black Orpheus, including Country Mouse, I'll Kill You!, Non-Actor Vehicle.

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