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Testament of Orpheus

7.619601h 20mMovieFantasy

An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.

DirectorJean Cocteau
WriterJean Cocteau
ProducerJean Thuillier

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Cast · Directed by Jean Cocteau

JCJean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
Le poète
ÉDÉdouard Dermithe
Édouard Dermithe
Cégeste(non crédité)
HCHenri Crémieux
Henri Crémieux
Le professeur(non crédité)
FPFrançois Périer
François Périer
Heurtebise(non crédité)
CAClaudine Auger
Claudine Auger
Minerve (non crédité)
FAFrançoise Arnoul
Françoise Arnoul
Elle-même (non crédité)
LBLucia Bosè
Lucia Bosè
Une amie d'Orphée(non crédité)
CACharles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour
Le Curieux(non crédité)
BBBrigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot
Elle-même (non crédité)
JMJean Marais
Jean Marais
Oedipe
DGDaniel Gélin
Daniel Gélin
L'interne (non crédité)
FC
Françoise Christophe
L'infirmière (non crédité)

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Testament of Orpheus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Testament of Orpheus?

Testament of Orpheus is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Plex in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Testament of Orpheus on Netflix?

No, Testament of Orpheus is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

Is Testament of Orpheus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Testament of Orpheus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max and Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Testament of Orpheus for free?

Testament of Orpheus is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Plex Channel in United States.

Is there a sequel to Testament of Orpheus?

Testament of Orpheus is currently the latest film in the Orphic Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to Testament of Orpheus?

Yes — Orpheus (1950) comes before Testament of Orpheus in the Orphic Trilogy.

Is Testament of Orpheus part of a trilogy?

Yes — Testament of Orpheus is part of a trilogy, alongside The Blood of a Poet (1932) and Orpheus (1950).

How many movies are in the Orphic Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Orphic Trilogy: The Blood of a Poet (1932), Orpheus (1950) and Testament of Orpheus (1960).

Is Testament of Orpheus based on a true story?

Yes — Testament of Orpheus is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).