La Notte (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, La Notte is a drama and romance film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, running about 122 minutes. “A new genre of motion picture... to make you think and feel.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship in Milan.
Who’s in it. La Notte stars Marcello Mastroianni as Giovanni Pontano, Jeanne Moreau as Lidia, Monica Vitti as Valentina Gherardini and Bernhard Wicki as Tommaso Garani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, La Notte sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Notte page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Notte tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Notte (1961)?
- In US, La Notte is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Notte worth watching?
- La Notte holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Notte?
- La Notte stars Marcello Mastroianni, Jeanne Moreau, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki and Rosy Mazzacurati.
- When was La Notte released?
- La Notte was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.