A Brief Vacation (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1973, A Brief Vacation is a drama and romance film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 112 minutes. “For everyone who has had a private moment of love. Or wishes for one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Forced to support herself, her children, her physically incapacitated husband and her obtrusive brother and mother, a downtrodden working woman contracts tuberculosis. She is granted a brief vacation at a health spa, where a whole new world — and potential new life — is opened up to her.
Who’s in it. A Brief Vacation stars Florinda Bolkan as Clara Mataro, Renato Salvatori as Franco Mataro, the husband, Daniel Quenaud as Luigi, Clara's lover and José María Prada as Ciranni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Brief Vacation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Brief Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Brief Vacation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Brief Vacation (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Brief Vacation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Brief Vacation worth watching?
- A Brief Vacation holds an audience score of 5.8 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 A Brief Vacation?
- A Brief Vacation stars Florinda Bolkan, Renato Salvatori, Daniel Quenaud, José María Prada and Teresa Gimpera.