A Day in the Life (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1946, A Day in the Life is a drama, war and romance film directed by Alessandro Blasetti, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Some Italian partisans want to take refuge in a convent to escape German raids. The nuns are a little perplexed at first but then agree since one of the men is seriously wounded. When the partisans eventually leave, the Germans take a terrible revenge.
Who’s in it. A Day in the Life stars Elisa Cegani as Sister Maria, Massimo Girotti as Luigi Monotti, Amedeo Nazzari as Captain De Palma and Mariella Lotti as Sister Bianca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Day in the Life 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 A Day in the Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day in the Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day in the Life (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Day in the Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Day in the Life worth watching?
- A Day in the Life holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Day in the Life?
- A Day in the Life stars Elisa Cegani, Massimo Girotti, Amedeo Nazzari, Mariella Lotti and Dina Sassoli.
- When was A Day in the Life released?
- A Day in the Life was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.