Il Posto (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1961, Il Posto is a drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Who’s in it. Il Posto stars Loredana Detto as Antonietta Masetti, Sandro Panseri as Domenico Cantoni, Tullio Kezich as Psychologist (uncredited) and Mara Revel as Old Woman (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Il Posto has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Posto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il Posto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il Posto (1961)?
- In US, Il Posto is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Il Posto worth watching?
- Il Posto holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Il Posto?
- Il Posto stars Loredana Detto, Sandro Panseri, Tullio Kezich, Mara Revel and Guido Spadea.
- When was Il Posto released?
- Il Posto was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.