L'Eclisse (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1962, L'Eclisse is a drama and romance film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, running about 126 minutes. “… the ache and ecstasy of love…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.
Who’s in it. L'Eclisse stars Alain Delon as Piero, Monica Vitti as Vittoria, Francisco Rabal as Riccardo and Lilla Brignone as Vittoria's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, L'Eclisse has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 L'Eclisse page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Eclisse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Eclisse (1962)?
- In US, L'Eclisse is available to stream on 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 L'Eclisse worth watching?
- L'Eclisse holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Eclisse?
- L'Eclisse stars Alain Delon, Monica Vitti, Francisco Rabal, Lilla Brignone and Rossana Rory.
- When was L'Eclisse released?
- L'Eclisse was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.