Galileo (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Galileo is a drama film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Challenged by a new student, tutor and theorist Galileo co-opts emerging telescope technology and discovers irrefutable proof of the heretical notion that the earth is not the center of the universe. But in a rigid society ruled by an uneasy alliance of aristocracy and clergy already undermined by the Plague and the Reformation, science is a threat and enlightenment is a luxury. Faced with either death at the hands of the Inquisition or recantation to a hypocritical but all-powerful Papacy, Galileo must choose between his own life and the restless scientific curiosity that he has spurned family, friends, and wealth to pursue.
Who’s in it. Galileo stars Chaim Topol as Galileo Galilei, Edward Fox as Cardinal Inquisitor, Colin Blakely as Priuli and Georgia Brown as Ballad Singer's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Galileo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Galileo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Galileo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Galileo (1975)?
- In US, Galileo is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Galileo worth watching?
- Galileo holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Galileo?
- Galileo stars Chaim Topol, Edward Fox, Colin Blakely, Georgia Brown and Clive Revill.
- When was Galileo released?
- Galileo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.