# Where to watch Black Orpheus (1959) in the UK

> Black Orpheus (1959) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1959  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T20:45:00.956Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40423-orfeu-negro/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Black%20Orpheus&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Black%20Orpheus)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Black Orpheus in the UK?**

Black Orpheus (1959) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is Black Orpheus on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Black Orpheus is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40423/black-orpheus-1959
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/fJWzdNRnfjcJuaZiKqaSURFV6Lg.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40423/black-orpheus-1959.json

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