The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1966, The Hawks and the Sparrows is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 85 minutes. “An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Who’s in it. The Hawks and the Sparrows stars Totò as Totò Innocenti / Frate Cicillo, Ninetto Davoli as Ninetto Innocenti / Frate Ninetto, Femi Benussi as Luna and Renato Capogna as Mascalzone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Hawks and the Sparrows has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hawks and the Sparrows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hawks and the Sparrows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966)?
- In US, The Hawks and the Sparrows is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hawks and the Sparrows worth watching?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hawks and the Sparrows?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows stars Totò, Ninetto Davoli, Femi Benussi, Renato Capogna and Alfredo Leggi.
- When was The Hawks and the Sparrows released?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.