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Bellissima

1952Movie1 h 55 minNR

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes83%88%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism
  • Show Business
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Social Commentary
  • Cinecittà
  • Post-War Italy
  • Aspiring Star
  • Emotional Drama

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Luchino Visconti
Written by
Luchino Visconti, Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Produced by
Salvo D'Angelo
Music by
Gaetano Donizetti, Franco Mannino

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 4, 1952 · 1 h 55 min · NR

Released
January 4, 1952
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bellissima?"

Questions about Bellissima

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bellissima?

Plex

In the United States, Bellissima is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Bellissima worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is Bellissima 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 Bellissima in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.