L'Avventura (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1960, L'Avventura is a drama and mystery film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, running about 144 minutes. “A new adventure in filmmaking...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.
Who’s in it. L'Avventura stars Gabriele Ferzetti as Sandro, Monica Vitti as Claudia, Lea Massari as Anna and Dominique Blanchar as Giulia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, L'Avventura 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 and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Avventura page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Avventura tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Avventura (1960)?
- In US, L'Avventura is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is L'Avventura worth watching?
- L'Avventura holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Avventura?
- L'Avventura stars Gabriele Ferzetti, Monica Vitti, Lea Massari, Dominique Blanchar and Renzo Ricci.
- When was L'Avventura released?
- L'Avventura was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.