Cinema Paradiso (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1988, Cinema Paradiso is a drama and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 124 minutes. “An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Who’s in it. Cinema Paradiso stars Philippe Noiret as Alfredo, Jacques Perrin as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult), Marco Leonardi as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen) and Salvatore Cascio as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Cinema Paradiso sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cinema Paradiso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cinema Paradiso tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cinema Paradiso (1988)?
- In US, Cinema Paradiso is available to stream on MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?
- Cinema Paradiso holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cinema Paradiso?
- Cinema Paradiso stars Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio and Agnese Nano.
- When was Cinema Paradiso released?
- Cinema Paradiso was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.