Othello (2001): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Othello is a 2001 drama directed by Geoffrey Sax, starring Eamonn Walker as John Othello, Christopher Eccleston and Keeley Hawes. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Geoffrey Sax
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- LWT
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Othello About?
The premise of Othello without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a near‑future, crime‑riddled London, this British TV re‑imagining of Othello follows black officer John Othello (Eamonn Walker), promoted to Commissioner. Jealous colleague Ben Jago (Christopher Eccleston) schemes to destroy Othello’s reputation and his marriage to Dessie (Keeley Hawes), manipulating others to achieve his aims.
Where to Watch Othello
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Othello Cast & Characters
Eamonn Walker leads the cast as John Othello, with Christopher Eccleston as Ben Jago and Keeley Hawes as Dessie Brabant. Directed by Geoffrey Sax; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Geoffrey Sax
- Eamonn Walker as John Othello
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Bill Paterson as Sinclair Carver
Also Starring in Othello
· 11 more- Joss Ackland James Brabant
- Richard Coyle Michael Cass
- Rachael Stirling Lulu
- Del Synnott Alan Roderick
- Tim Faraday Chief Superintendent
- Jon Snow Newsreader
- Michelle Newell Alma
- Claire Oberman prosecuting counsel
- Anna Niland Estelle
- Christopher Fox PC Adey
- Carl McCrystal Geoffrey
Othello Plot Summary
What happens in Othello from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film is narrated by Ben Jago, Christopher Eccleston, a corrupt detective who makes a habit of bending people to his will, often without them realizing how deeply they’re being pulled into his schemes. His narration threads through a web of power, pride, and personal vendettas, exposing how one man’s hunger for control can corrupt an entire system and the people closest to him.
Full summary
The whole story of Othello, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Othello?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who serves as the narrator of the film?
Cars in Othello
7 cars on screen, including the 2000 Peugeot 607 and the 1991 Ford Escort Van MkV.
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1991 Ford Escort Van MkV Background role -
Ford Sierra MkI Background role -
1995 Honda ST 1100 Pan-European Background role
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Othello FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Othello, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on December 23, 2001.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Geoffrey Sax.
More films by Geoffrey Sax Who is in the cast of Othello?
Othello stars Eamonn Walker as John Othello, Christopher Eccleston as Ben Jago and Keeley Hawes as Dessie Brabant, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Othello?
In the US, Othello is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Othello have a post-credit scene?
No. Othello has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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