Othello (1955) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Othello (1955) in the UK

Name: Othello
Genre: Drama
Released: 1955-12-15
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 8.7
Cast: Gordon Heath, Rosemary Harris, Paul Rogers, Robert Hardy, Nigel Davenport

Othello (1955) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a black actor in the title role. Gordon Heath, an American, came to Britain in 1947 and was cast by Kenneth Tynan to play Othello in his 1950 Arts Council production. The play takes place in Venice and Cyprus and the original production was part-live, with recorded Venice sequences

Film
1955
108 min
★ 8.7/10 TMDB
Drama

Streaming options in the United Kingdom

Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.

We couldn't find any current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings for Othello.

This may be because: (a) the title hasn't been released in the UK yet, (b) it's on physical media only, or (c) the licence has temporarily lapsed. Streaming availability changes frequently — check back daily.

Last verified: 3 May 2026 — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.

Cast & crew

Top-billed cast in Othello.

DirectorTony Richardson

More drama on UK streaming

Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.

See what else is on each service right now.

Othello — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Othello in the UK?

Othello (1955) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

Is Othello on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?

Othello is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

How accurate is this film's availability data?

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

Looking for something else?

ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.

Search any title