Arcana (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1972, Arcana is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Giulio Questi, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A Sicilian widow earns her living as a clairvoyant, in Milan, but she hasn't got any power at all. Her son instead holds supernatural powers and with the help of his mother he becomes a strong sorcerer. But he fails perhaps to understand the real strength he possesses inside and unbinds uncontrolled forces that lead people that surround him to go mad.
Who’s in it. Arcana stars Lucía Bosè as Mamma, Maurizio Degli Esposti as Son, Tina Aumont as Brenda and Renato Paracchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Arcana has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arcana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arcana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arcana (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arcana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arcana worth watching?
- Arcana holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arcana?
- Arcana stars Lucía Bosè, Maurizio Degli Esposti, Tina Aumont, Renato Paracchi and Gianfranco Pozzi.
- When was Arcana released?
- Arcana was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.