Senso (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, Senso is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. A troubled and neurotic Italian Countess betrays her entire country for a self-destructive love affair with an Austrian Lieutenant.
Who’s in it. Senso stars Farley Granger as Il tenente Franz Mahler, Alida Valli as La contessa Livia Serpieri, Heinz Moog as Il conte Serpieri and Rina Morelli as Laura, la governante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Senso has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Senso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Senso tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Senso (1954)?
- In US, Senso is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Senso worth watching?
- Senso holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Senso?
- Senso stars Farley Granger, Alida Valli, Heinz Moog, Rina Morelli and Christian Marquand.
- When was Senso released?
- Senso was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.