Paisan (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1946, Paisan is a drama, war and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 125 minutes. “There are always opportunities for redemption.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six vignettes follow the Allied invasion from July 1943 to winter 1944, from Sicily north to Venice.
Who’s in it. Paisan stars Carmela Sazio as Carmela, Robert Van Loon as Joe, Benjamin Emanuel as American Soldier and Raymond Campbell as American Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Paisan 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paisan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paisan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paisan (1946)?
- In US, Paisan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paisan worth watching?
- Paisan holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paisan?
- Paisan stars Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel, Raymond Campbell and Harold Wagner.
- When was Paisan released?
- Paisan was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.