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Rocco and His Brothers

1960Movie2 h 58 minNR

DramaRomance
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic848.1Rotten Tomatoes91%94%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

DARING in its realism. STUNNING in its impact. BREATHTAKING in its scope.

When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealist Epic
  • Tragic Family Saga
  • Class Struggle Drama
  • Psychological Realism
  • Melancholic Masterpiece
  • Brotherhood Conflict
  • Urban Alienation
  • Visconti's Operatic Style
  • Social Critique
  • Emotional Devastation

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Luchino Visconti
Written by
Pasquale Festa Campanile, Luchino Visconti, Massimo Franciosa
Produced by
Goffredo Lombardo
Music by
Nino Rota

Everyone

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Facts

October 7, 1960 · 2 h 58 min · NR

Released
October 7, 1960
Runtime
2 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Heroic Sacrifice, Rape as Drama, Kitchen Sink Drama +9

  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Rape as Drama
  • Kitchen Sink Drama
  • It's All About Me
  • Crucified Hero Shot
  • Clumsy Copyright Censorship
  • Disposable Sex Worker
  • An Immigrant's Tale
  • Literary Allusion Title
  • If I Can't Have You…
  • Real-Place Background
  • A Friend in Need

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rocco and His Brothers?"

Questions about Rocco and His Brothers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rocco and His Brothers?

KanopyHooplaCriterionOVIDDarkroomKino Film Collection

In the United States, Rocco and His Brothers streams on Criterion, OVID, Darkroom, and Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Rocco and His Brothers worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 84).

Is Rocco and His Brothers good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Rocco and His Brothers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rocco and His Brothers in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does Rocco and His Brothers use?

Heroic SacrificeRape as DramaKitchen Sink DramaIt's All About MeCrucified Hero ShotClumsy Copyright CensorshipDisposable Sex WorkerAn Immigrant's TaleLiterary Allusion TitleIf I Can't Have You…Real-Place BackgroundA Friend in Needand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Heroic Sacrifice, Rape as Drama, and Kitchen Sink Drama.