Bambola (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1996, Bambola is a comedy and drama film directed by Bigas Luna, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Her name is Mina, but she is called Bambola (doll). Upon the death of her mother, she and her homosexual brother, Flavio, open a pizzeria. A man named Ugo loans Bambola the money, but is then killed in a fight with another one of her boyfriends, Settimio. While visiting Settimio in jail, she meets a sadistic man named Furio, and they begin a relationship.
Who’s in it. Bambola stars Valeria Marini as Mina 'Bambola', Stefano Dionisi as Flavio, Jorge Perugorría as Furio and Manuel Bandera as Settimio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Bambola has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bambola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bambola tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bambola (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bambola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bambola worth watching?
- Bambola holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bambola?
- Bambola stars Valeria Marini, Stefano Dionisi, Jorge Perugorría, Manuel Bandera and Anita Ekberg.
- When was Bambola released?
- Bambola was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.