Mamma Roma (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1962, Mamma Roma is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. After years spent working as a prostitute in her Italian village, middle-aged Mamma Roma has saved enough money to buy herself a fruit stand so that she can have a respectable middle-class life and reestablish contact with the 16-year-old son she abandoned when he was an infant. But her former pimp threatens to expose her sordid past, and her troubled son seems destined to fall into a life of crime and violence.
Who’s in it. Mamma Roma stars Anna Magnani as Mamma Roma, Ettore Garofolo as Ettore, Franco Citti as Carmine and Silvana Corsini as Bruna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Mamma Roma 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 Mamma Roma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mamma Roma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mamma Roma (1962)?
- In US, Mamma Roma is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mamma Roma worth watching?
- Mamma Roma holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mamma Roma?
- Mamma Roma stars Anna Magnani, Ettore Garofolo, Franco Citti, Silvana Corsini and Luisa Loiano.
- When was Mamma Roma released?
- Mamma Roma was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.