Times Gone By (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 1952, Times Gone By is a comedy film directed by Alessandro Blasetti, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A number of different segments taken from 19th century Italian stories.
Who’s in it. Times Gone By stars Aldo Fabrizi as Book peddler (segment "Il carrettino dei libri vecchi"), Mario Riva as Picky Customer (segment "Il carrettino dei libri vecchi"), Arnoldo Foà as Tuscan farmer (segment "Questione d'interesse") and Paolo Stoppa as Guido's father (segment "L'Idillio"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Times Gone By has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Times Gone By page.
If you liked it. Fans of Times Gone By tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Times Gone By (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Times Gone By change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Times Gone By worth watching?
- Times Gone By holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Times Gone By?
- Times Gone By stars Aldo Fabrizi, Mario Riva, Arnoldo Foà, Paolo Stoppa and Amedeo Nazzari.
- When was Times Gone By released?
- Times Gone By was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.