Arf (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, Arf is an animation, family, drama and comedy film directed by Simona Cornacchia, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The Second World War shows itself to the people in all its terror. Bianca is a dog. Her Jewish family was deported. Hopeless, she wanders around the city, until she finds an abandoned child. It is a matter of a moment, Bianca rediscovers the joy of living, names that child Arf and decides to make him grow up among the dogs. So Arf grows up happily, until an SS commando discovers him and decides to deport him to a camp. There, Arf finds a new friends, the ferocious Dobermans of the camp, cause he knows their language. The military would like to eliminate him, when the Führer with his escort arrives at the camp by surprise...
Who’s in it. Arf stars Ciro Clarizio as Arf (voice) / bambino del campo #1 (voice), Carlotta Di Lorenzo as Mamma di Arf (voice), Danilo Di Martino as Comandante del campo (voice) and Francesco Mastroianni as Dittatore (voce), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Arf 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 Arf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arf tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arf (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arf worth watching?
- Arf holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family, drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arf?
- Arf stars Ciro Clarizio, Carlotta Di Lorenzo, Danilo Di Martino, Francesco Mastroianni and Francesco Meoni.
- When was Arf released?
- Arf was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.