Rocco and His Brothers (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1960, Rocco and His Brothers is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 178 minutes. “DARING in its realism. STUNNING in its impact. BREATHTAKING in its scope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.
Who’s in it. Rocco and His Brothers stars Alain Delon as Rocco Parondi, Renato Salvatori as Simone Parondi, Annie Girardot as Nadia and Katina Paxinou as Rosaria Parondi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Rocco and His Brothers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, OVID, Darkroom and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocco and His Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocco and His Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocco and His Brothers (1960)?
- In US, Rocco and His Brothers is available to stream on Criterion Channel, OVID and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocco and His Brothers worth watching?
- Rocco and His Brothers holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rocco and His Brothers?
- Rocco and His Brothers stars Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Katina Paxinou and Alessandra Panaro.
- When was Rocco and His Brothers released?
- Rocco and His Brothers was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.