The Basilisks (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1963, The Basilisks is a comedy and drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The uneventful lives of three young men who live in a small, poverty-stricken village in southern Italy.
Who’s in it. The Basilisks stars Stefano Satta Flores as Francesco, Antonio Petruzzi as Antonio, Rosanna Santoro as Anna and Sergio Ferranino as Sergio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Basilisks has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Basilisks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Basilisks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Basilisks (1963)?
- In GB, The Basilisks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Basilisks worth watching?
- The Basilisks holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Basilisks?
- The Basilisks stars Stefano Satta Flores, Antonio Petruzzi, Rosanna Santoro, Sergio Ferranino and Luigi Barbieri.
- When was The Basilisks released?
- The Basilisks was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.