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Il Posto

1961Movie1 h 38 minNR

Drama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%93%
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

Summary

With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Ermanno Olmi
Written by
Ermanno Olmi, Ettore Lombardo
Produced by
Alberto Soffientini
Music by
Pier Emilio Bassi

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Facts

September 21, 1961 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
September 21, 1961
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Call-Back, Coming of Age Story, Creepy Physical +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Il Posto?"

Questions about Il Posto

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Il Posto?

KanopyCriterion

In the United States, Il Posto streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Il Posto worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is Il Posto plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Il Posto in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.