Pigsty (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1969, Pigsty is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 99 minutes. “I killed my father, I ate human flesh, and I quiver with joy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two dramatic stories. In an undetermined past, a young cannibal (who killed his own father) is condemned to be torn to pieces by some wild beasts. In the second story, Julian, the young son of a post-war German industrialist, is on the way to lie down with his farm's pigs, because he doesn't like human relationships.
Who’s in it. Pigsty stars Pierre Clémenti as Cannibale, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Julian Klotz, Alberto Lionello as Signore Klotz and Ugo Tognazzi as Herdhitze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Pigsty has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pigsty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pigsty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pigsty (1969)?
- In US, Pigsty is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pigsty worth watching?
- Pigsty holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pigsty?
- Pigsty stars Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi and Anne Wiazemsky.
- When was Pigsty released?
- Pigsty was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.