Stay As You Are (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1978, Stay As You Are is a drama and romance film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A May-December romance. Roué Giulio Marengo, a Roman landscape architect unhappy in his marriage, meets Francesca, a young and beautiful Florentine, and then learns she might be his daughter. He resolves to keep his hands off but can't seem to stay away, and she's eager for a lover who's a father figure.
Who’s in it. Stay As You Are stars Marcello Mastroianni as Giulio Marengo, Nastassja Kinski as Francesca, Mónica Randall as Luisa Marengo and Ania Pieroni as Cecilia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Stay As You Are has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Darkroom, Cultpix and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stay As You Are page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay As You Are tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay As You Are (1978)?
- In US, Stay As You Are is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Darkroom and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stay As You Are worth watching?
- Stay As You Are holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stay As You Are?
- Stay As You Are stars Marcello Mastroianni, Nastassja Kinski, Mónica Randall, Ania Pieroni and Francisco Rabal.
- When was Stay As You Are released?
- Stay As You Are was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.