Rome, Open City (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1945, Rome, Open City is a drama, war and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 103 minutes. “Our battle has barely begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the leader of the Resistance is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.
Who’s in it. Rome, Open City stars Aldo Fabrizi as Don Pietro Pellegrini, Anna Magnani as Pina, Marcello Pagliero as Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris and Francesco Grandjacquet as Francesco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rome, Open City sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rome, Open City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rome, Open City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rome, Open City (1945)?
- In US, Rome, Open City is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rome, Open City worth watching?
- Rome, Open City holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rome, Open City?
- Rome, Open City stars Aldo Fabrizi, Anna Magnani, Marcello Pagliero, Francesco Grandjacquet and Harry Feist.
- When was Rome, Open City released?
- Rome, Open City was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.