Why (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, Why is a comedy and drama film directed by Nanni Loy, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Giuseppe Di Noi, an Italian surveyor living in Switzerland, gets arrested at the border while going back to Italy with his family for a vacation. But can someone tell the man why?
Who’s in it. Why stars Alberto Sordi as Giuseppe Di Noi, Elga Andersen as Ingrid, Andrea Aureli as Guardia and Nazzareno Natale as Saverio Guardascione, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Why has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why worth watching?
- Why holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Why?
- Why stars Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli, Nazzareno Natale and Michele Gammino.
- When was Why released?
- Why was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.