Il Sorpasso (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1962, Il Sorpasso is a comedy and drama film directed by Dino Risi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
Who’s in it. Il Sorpasso stars Vittorio Gassman as Bruno Cortona, Catherine Spaak as Lilli Cortona, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Roberto Mariani and Claudio Gora as Danilo Borelli 'Bibi', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Il Sorpasso sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 Il Sorpasso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il Sorpasso tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il Sorpasso (1962)?
- In US, Il Sorpasso is available to stream on 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 Il Sorpasso worth watching?
- Il Sorpasso holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Il Sorpasso?
- Il Sorpasso stars Vittorio Gassman, Catherine Spaak, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Claudio Gora and Luciana Angiolillo.
- When was Il Sorpasso released?
- Il Sorpasso was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.