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Mondo Cane

1962·Movie
1h 45min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes50%52%
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes50%52%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

It enters a hundred incredible worlds where the camera has never gone before!

A documentary consisting of a series of travelogue vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise, including an insect banquet and a memorable look at a practicing South Pacific cargo cult.
ShockumentaryExploitation DocumentaryExoticism & OtheringCultural CuriositiesGrotesque ImagerySensationalistWorld CinemaVisually StrikingControversial

Crew

Directed by:
Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Written by:
Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti
Produced by:
Gualtiero Jacopetti, Angelo Rizzoli
Composed by:
Riz Ortolani, Nino Oliviero, Frederick Ridgard

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Questions about Mondo Cane

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Where can I stream Mondo Cane legally?

Fandango at Home FreeScreamboxFull MoonMidnight PulpTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mondo Cane worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mondo Cane rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mondo Cane?

1 h 45 min

Mondo Cane runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mondo Cane?

Critics50
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Mondo Cane much the same way.

What language is Mondo Cane in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Mondo Cane?

6CAESFRITJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mondo Cane in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mondo Cane use?

Cargo CultHollywood NativesNarratorBody PaintIronic JuxtapositionFanserviceMondoMatch CutWith LyricsAn Arm and a LegDesert SkullForeign Queasineand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Mondo Cane, including Cargo Cult, Hollywood Natives, Narrator.