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Cinema Paradiso

1988Movie2 h 4 minPG

DramaRomance
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Letterboxd4.5/5Metacritic808.9Rotten Tomatoes90%96%

A nostalgic, deeply moving drama movie about growing up and history, with standout direction and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.

A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Feels like

  • Cinematic Love Letter
  • Italian Neorealism Influence
  • Ennio Morricone Score
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Timeless Classic
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Mediterranean Atmosphere
  • Memory and Loss
  • Art House Masterpiece

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Produced by
Franco Cristaldi, Giovanna Romagnoli
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

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Facts

November 17, 1988 · 2 h 4 min · PG

Released
November 17, 1988
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Disappeared Dad, Re-Cut, The Movie Buff +9

  • Disappeared Dad
  • Re-Cut
  • The Movie Buff
  • Romantic Rain
  • Show Within a Show
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Red Scare
  • Age Cut
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • New Year Has Come
  • How We Got Here

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cinema Paradiso?"

Questions about Cinema Paradiso

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cinema Paradiso?

MGM+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Cinema Paradiso streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.5, Letterboxd 4.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Cinema Paradiso okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Cinema Paradiso good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Cinema Paradiso plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Cinema Paradiso a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$36 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 7.2 times its budget.

Is Cinema Paradiso in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.