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Where to Watch 8½ (1963) in the US
- 1963
- Not Rated
- 2h 18m
- 8.0IMDb
- 97%Rotten Tomatoes
- 93Metascore
8½ is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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What it's about
Guido is a film director, trying to relax after his last big hit. He can't get a moment's peace, however, with the people who have worked with him in the past constantly looking for more work. He wrestles with his conscience, but is unable to come up with a new idea. While thinking, he starts to recall major happenings in his life, and all the women he has loved and left. An autobiographical film of Fellini, about the trials and tribulations of film making.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Starring
- Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Claudia Cardinale
Details
- Release date
- Jun 24, 1963
- Language
- Italian, French, English, German
- Country
- Italy, France
- Box office
- $245,681
- Awards
- Won 2 Oscars. 19 wins & 9 nominations total
Where to Watch 8½ (1963) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch 8½ in the United States?
- 8½ is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream 8½ or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch 8½ for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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