Diary of a Maniac (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Diary of a Maniac is a drama film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In this stylish and offbeat black comedy, Benito ( Jerry Calà) keeps a diary of his sexual fantasies and cravings. As a result of his on-again, off-again relationship with the beautiful and insatiable Luigia (Sabrina Ferilli), his thoughts along these lines have grown increasingly bizarre. For his own part, he is driven to pick up and bed women at almost every opportunity. As the fantasies recorded in his diary consume more and more of his life, and grow darker and darker, his ordinary waking life becomes flatter and duller, until he disappears altogether.
Who’s in it. Diary of a Maniac stars Jerry Calà as Benito Balducci, Sabrina Ferilli as Luigia, Valentino Macchi as Chiominto and Laetitia Laneri as Marisa, prostituta incinta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Diary of a Maniac has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diary of a Maniac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diary of a Maniac tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diary of a Maniac (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diary of a Maniac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diary of a Maniac worth watching?
- Diary of a Maniac holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diary of a Maniac?
- Diary of a Maniac stars Jerry Calà, Sabrina Ferilli, Valentino Macchi, Laetitia Laneri and Massimo Bucchi.
- When was Diary of a Maniac released?
- Diary of a Maniac was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.