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La Dolce Vita

1960Movie2 h 54 minNR

ComedyDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic958.4Rotten Tomatoes95%90%

A slow-burning, melancholic comedy movie about society and everyday modern life, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling · you're watching with family

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Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.

Feels like

  • Italian Cinema
  • Existential Drama
  • Social Critique
  • Stylish Visuals
  • Episodic Narrative
  • Moral Decay
  • Celebrity Culture
  • Nihilistic Tone
  • Philosophical Undertones

Cast

24 of 72

Crew

Directed by
Federico Fellini
Written by
Brunello Rondi, Federico Fellini, Pier Paolo Pasolini
Produced by
Giuseppe Amato, Angelo Rizzoli
Music by
Nino Rota

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Facts

February 5, 1960 · 2 h 54 min · NR

Released
February 5, 1960
Runtime
2 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
German, English, French
Made in
Italy, France
Box office
$20 million
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Advertised Extra, Allegorical Character, Bilingual Dialogue +9

  • Advertised Extra
  • Allegorical Character
  • Bilingual Dialogue
  • Break the Cutie
  • The Casanova
  • Fetishized Abuser
  • Large Ham
  • Jade-Colored Glasses
  • Urban Legend Love Life
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Sunglasses at Night
  • Foil

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream La Dolce Vita?"

Questions about La Dolce Vita

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Dolce Vita?

Plex

In the United States, La Dolce Vita is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 95). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Will La Dolce Vita make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch La Dolce Vita?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is La Dolce Vita in English?

ItalianGermanEnglishFrench

No, it was made in Italian, with some German, English, and French.

What tropes does La Dolce Vita use?

Advertised ExtraAllegorical CharacterBilingual DialogueBreak the CutieThe CasanovaFetishized AbuserLarge HamJade-Colored GlassesUrban Legend Love LifeVitriolic Best BudsSunglasses at NightFoiland 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Advertised Extra, Allegorical Character, and Bilingual Dialogue.