Time Stood Still (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Time Stood Still is a comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Ermanno Olmi, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Two middle-aged men work as caretakers on an isolated dam construction site high in the snow-capped Italian Alps. When one of them leaves for the valley to spend Christmas vacation with his family he is temporarily replaced with an adolescent boy. The other man is both annoyed and intrigued by the boy and his habits: he listens to loud music, sleeps too long in the mornings and doesn't drink any alcohol. They barely speak to one another in the first couple of days. But when an avalanche cuts their small hut from electricity they slowly start growing more fond of each other.
Who’s in it. Time Stood Still stars Natale Rossi as Natale, Roberto Seveso as Roberto and Paolo Guadrubbi as Salvetti.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Time Stood Still has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time Stood Still page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time Stood Still tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time Stood Still (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time Stood Still change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Time Stood Still worth watching?
- Time Stood Still holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time Stood Still?
- Time Stood Still stars Natale Rossi, Roberto Seveso and Paolo Guadrubbi.
- When was Time Stood Still released?
- Time Stood Still was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.