The Thursday (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1964, The Thursday is a comedy and drama film directed by Dino Risi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. It's the story of a day spent by Dino, separated by his wife, who sees his son Robertino after five years. Dino has not contributed anything in life and to win the affection of his son, invents a story about his past. At the end of the day however, he will succeed in establishing a positive relationship with his son and telling the truth about himself.
Who’s in it. The Thursday stars Walter Chiari as Dino Versini, Michèle Mercier as Elsa, Roberto Ciccolini as Robertino and Umberto D'Orsi as Rigoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Thursday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thursday page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thursday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thursday (1964)?
- In US, The Thursday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thursday worth watching?
- The Thursday holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thursday?
- The Thursday stars Walter Chiari, Michèle Mercier, Roberto Ciccolini, Umberto D'Orsi and Ellen Kessler.
- When was The Thursday released?
- The Thursday was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.