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Where to Watch Bicycle Thieves (1948) in the US
- 1948
- Not Rated
- 1h 29m
- 8.2IMDb
- 99%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, finally gets a job hanging up posters, but he needs a bicycle. But when his bicycle is stolen,, he and son walk the streets of Rome looking for it. Antonio finally manages to locate the thief, but with no proof he must abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Antonio won't be able to keep his job.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Starring
- Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell
Details
- Release date
- Dec 13, 1949
- Language
- Italian, German
- Country
- Italy
- Box office
- $371,111
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch Bicycle Thieves (1948) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Bicycle Thieves in the United States?
- Bicycle Thieves 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 Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (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 Bicycle Thieves or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Bicycle Thieves for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD) and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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