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Nights of Cabiria

1957Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.4/5Rotten Tomatoes100%94%
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.4/5Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

Summary

Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Federico Fellini
Written by
Brunello Rondi, Federico Fellini, Pier Paolo Pasolini
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis
Music by
Nino Rota

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Facts

October 3, 1957 · 1 h 50 min · Sexual Content

Released
October 3, 1957
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Box office
$752,045
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Ends with a Smile, More Hypnotizable Than He Thinks, Aside Glance +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Nights of Cabiria?"

Questions about Nights of Cabiria

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Where can I stream Nights of Cabiria?

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In the United States, Nights of Cabiria streams on TCM and Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Nights of Cabiria worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (88).

Will Nights of Cabiria make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Nights of Cabiria good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Nights of Cabiria in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does Nights of Cabiria use?

Ends with a SmileMore Hypnotizable Than He ThinksAside GlanceBreak the CutieSingle Woman Seeks Good ManOne Head TallerLooking for Love in All the Wrong PlacesShout-OutStreetwalkerHope SpotFourth-Date MarriageThe Pollyannaand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Ends with a Smile, More Hypnotizable Than He Thinks, and Aside Glance.