Vincere (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Vincere is a drama and history film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 128 minutes. “The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the descent into madness of Mussolini's secret first wife, Ida Dasler, who was seduced by his passion and vigour but blind to the fascist dictator's many flaws. A historical drama with the passion, lyricism and tragedy of a classical Italian opera. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Vincere stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Ida Dalser, Filippo Timi as Benito Mussolini, Corrado Invernizzi as Dottor Cappelletti and Fausto Russo Alesi as Riccardo Paicher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Vincere has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vincere page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vincere tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vincere (2009)?
- In US, Vincere is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vincere worth watching?
- Vincere holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vincere?
- Vincere stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Filippo Timi, Corrado Invernizzi, Fausto Russo Alesi and Michela Cescon.
- When was Vincere released?
- Vincere was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.