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Where to Watch Cinema Paradiso (1990) in the US
- 1990
- PG
- 2h 54m
- 8.5IMDb
- 90%Rotten Tomatoes
- 80Metascore
Cinema Paradiso is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
A boy who grew up in a native Sicilian Village returns home as a famous director after receiving news about the death of an old friend. Told in a flashback, Salvatore reminiscences about his childhood and his relationship with Alfredo, a projectionist at Cinema Paradiso. Under the fatherly influence of Alfredo, Salvatore fell in love with film making, with the duo spending many hours discussing about films and Alfredo painstakingly teaching Salvatore the skills that became a stepping stone for the young boy into the world of film making. The film brings the audience through the changes in cinema and the dying trade of traditional film making, editing and screening. It also explores a young boy's dream of leaving his little town to foray into the world outside.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writer
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli
- Starring
- Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili
Details
- Release date
- Feb 23, 1990
- Language
- Italian
- Country
- Italy, France
- Box office
- $12,397,210
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 25 wins & 33 nominations total
Where to Watch Cinema Paradiso (1990) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Cinema Paradiso in the United States?
- Cinema Paradiso is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on MGM+ (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Cinema Paradiso or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on MGM+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Cinema Paradiso for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
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