The Conformist (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1971, The Conformist is a drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, running about 108 minutes. “A dazzling movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.
Who’s in it. The Conformist stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Marcello Clerici, Stefania Sandrelli as Giulia, Gastone Moschin as Manganiello and Dominique Sanda as Anna Quadri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Conformist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Conformist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conformist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Conformist (1971)?
- In US, The Conformist is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Conformist worth watching?
- The Conformist holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Conformist?
- The Conformist stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin, Dominique Sanda and Enzo Tarascio.
- When was The Conformist released?
- The Conformist was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.