Marriage Italian Style (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1964, Marriage Italian Style is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. When Domenico first meets Filomena in Naples during World War II, he is instantly smitten. Flash forward to the postwar years, and the two meet again, sparking a passionate affair that spans two decades. But when Filomena — who has now become Domenico's kept woman and has secretly borne his children — learns that her lover is planning to wed another, she will stop at nothing to hook him into marrying her instead.
Who’s in it. Marriage Italian Style stars Sophia Loren as Filumena Marturano, Marcello Mastroianni as Domenico Soriano, Aldo Puglisi as Alfredo and Tecla Scarano as Rosalia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Marriage Italian Style has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marriage Italian Style page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marriage Italian Style tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marriage Italian Style (1964)?
- In US, Marriage Italian Style is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marriage Italian Style worth watching?
- Marriage Italian Style holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marriage Italian Style?
- Marriage Italian Style stars Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Aldo Puglisi, Tecla Scarano and Marilù Tolo.
- When was Marriage Italian Style released?
- Marriage Italian Style was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.