Umberto D. (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1952, Umberto D. is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Who’s in it. Umberto D. stars Carlo Battisti as Umberto Domenico Ferrari, Maria Pia Casilio as Maria, Lina Gennari as Antonia, la padrona di case and Elena Rea as La suora all' ospedale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Umberto D. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umberto D. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Umberto D. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Umberto D. (1952)?
- In US, Umberto D. is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Umberto D. worth watching?
- Umberto D. holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Umberto D.?
- Umberto D. stars Carlo Battisti, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Elena Rea and Memmo Carotenuto.
- When was Umberto D. released?
- Umberto D. was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.