Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1977, Mr. Rossi's Dreams is an adventure and animation film directed by Bruno Bozzetto, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.

Who’s in it. Mr. Rossi's Dreams stars Gianfranco Mauri as Gastone (voice) and Giuseppe Rinaldi as Signor Rossi (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mr. Rossi's Dreams has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Rossi's Dreams page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Rossi's Dreams tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.