The Bishop's Bedroom (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1977, The Bishop's Bedroom is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Dino Risi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Mario, a rich and eccentric war hero befriends Marco, a loner with a sailboat, and takes him home to meet his estranged wife Cleofe and sexually repressed sister in law Matilde. Mario confesses his love for Matilde and so ensues a love triangle.
Who’s in it. The Bishop's Bedroom stars Ugo Tognazzi as Orimbelli, Patrick Dewaere as Marco Maffei, Ornella Muti as Matilde and Lia Tanzi as Landina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Bishop's Bedroom 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 The Bishop's Bedroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bishop's Bedroom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bishop's Bedroom (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bishop's Bedroom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bishop's Bedroom worth watching?
- The Bishop's Bedroom holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bishop's Bedroom?
- The Bishop's Bedroom stars Ugo Tognazzi, Patrick Dewaere, Ornella Muti, Lia Tanzi and Gabriella Giacobbe.
- When was The Bishop's Bedroom released?
- The Bishop's Bedroom was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.