The Bachelor (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, The Bachelor is a comedy film directed by Antonio Pietrangeli, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Paolo Anselmi is a happily single man. He lives in a flat with a friend but is forced to leave when the friend gets married. He then goes to a boarding house where he flirts with a girl but ditches her when she proposes marriage. When he goes and visits his mother he finds out that she is also trying to find the right girl for him. Is he going to surrender this time?
Who’s in it. The Bachelor stars Alberto Sordi as Paolo Anselmi, Sandra Milo as Gabriella, Nino Manfredi as Peppino and Madeleine Fischer as Carla Alberini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bachelor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bachelor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bachelor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bachelor (1955)?
- In US, The Bachelor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bachelor worth watching?
- The Bachelor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bachelor?
- The Bachelor stars Alberto Sordi, Sandra Milo, Nino Manfredi, Madeleine Fischer and Anna Maria Pancani.
- When was The Bachelor released?
- The Bachelor was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.