The Leopard (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1963, The Leopard is a drama film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 186 minutes. “Luchino Visconti's enduring romantic adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life. Proud but pragmatic Prince Don Fabrizio Salina allows his war hero nephew, Tancredi, to marry Angelica, the beautiful daughter of gauche, bourgeois Don Calogero, in order to maintain the family's accustomed level of comfort and political clout.
Who’s in it. The Leopard stars Burt Lancaster as Prince Don Fabrizio Salina, Alain Delon as Tancredi Falconeri, Claudia Cardinale as Angelica Sedara / Bertiana and Paolo Stoppa as Don Calogero Sedara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Leopard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Leopard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leopard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leopard (1963)?
- In US, The Leopard is available to 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 The Leopard worth watching?
- The Leopard holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Leopard?
- The Leopard stars Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Claudia Cardinale, Paolo Stoppa and Rina Morelli.
- When was The Leopard released?
- The Leopard was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.