Cinema Paradiso
📺 Where to Stream
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📖 Synopsis
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Original Language
- IT
🎭 Cast
Philippe NoiretAlfredo
Jacques PerrinSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco LeonardiSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore CascioSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese NanoElena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella AttiliMaria Di Vita (young)
Pupella MaggioMaria Di Vita (aged)
Enzo CannavaleSpaccafico
Isa DanieliAnna
Leo GullottaIgnazio, usher🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cinema Paradiso about?
- A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
- Who directed Cinema Paradiso?
- Cinema Paradiso was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
- When was Cinema Paradiso released?
- Cinema Paradiso was released on November 17, 1988.
- How long is Cinema Paradiso?
- Cinema Paradiso has a runtime of 2h 4m.
- Where can I track Cinema Paradiso?
- You can track Cinema Paradiso on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. Cinema Paradiso is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in the US.












