1900 (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 7.9

1900 poster

Released in 1976, 1900 is a drama, romance and history film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, running about 317 minutes. “From the cradle to the grave - victims of history and change!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.

Who’s in it. 1900 stars Robert De Niro as Alfredo Berlinghieri, Gérard Depardieu as Olmo Dalcò, Dominique Sanda as Ada Fiestri Paulhan and Stefania Sandrelli as Anita Foschi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, 1900 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1900 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 1900 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 1900 (1976)?
In US, 1900 is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 1900 worth watching?
1900 holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in 1900?
1900 stars Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Stefania Sandrelli and Laura Betti.
When was 1900 released?
1900 was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 317 minutes.