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Cinema Paradiso

Original title: Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.

1988 · PG · 2h 4m

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

8.4

TMDB audience score
5,035 votes, out of 10

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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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Philippe Noiret
    Alfredo

  • Jacques Perrin
    Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

  • Marco Leonardi
    Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

  • Salvatore Cascio
    Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

  • Agnese Nano
    Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

  • Antonella Attili
    Maria Di Vita (young)

  • Pupella Maggio
    Maria Di Vita (aged)

  • Brigitte Fossey
    Elena Mendola (adult)

  • Enzo Cannavale
    Spaccafico

  • Isa Danieli
    Anna

  • Leo Gullotta
    Ignazio, usher

  • Leopoldo Trieste
    Father Adelfio

  • Tano Cimarosa
    Fabbro, blacksmith

  • Nicola Di Pinto
    Village idiot

  • Roberta Lena
    Lia

  • Nino Terzo
    Peppino's Father

  • Turi Giuffrida

  • Mimmo Mignemi