A Difficult Life (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1961, A Difficult Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Dino Risi, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Silvio refuses to fight for the fascists and joins the resistance with Elena. After the war, his vitriolic newspaper articles cause him to be sentenced to imprisonment.
Who’s in it. A Difficult Life stars Alberto Sordi as Silvio Magnozzi, Lea Massari as Elena Pavinato, Franco Fabrizi as Franco Simonini and Lina Volonghi as Amalia Pavinato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, A Difficult Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Difficult Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Difficult Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Difficult Life (1961)?
- In IN, A Difficult Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Difficult Life worth watching?
- A Difficult Life holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Difficult Life?
- A Difficult Life stars Alberto Sordi, Lea Massari, Franco Fabrizi, Lina Volonghi and Claudio Gora.
- When was A Difficult Life released?
- A Difficult Life was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.