Orpheus

1h 35m · 1950 · Directed by Jean Cocteau · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Orpheus (1950) runs 1h 35m, directed by Jean Cocteau. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)