The Widower (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1959, The Widower is a comedy film directed by Dino Risi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Alberto Nardi is a Roman businessman who fancies himself a man of great capabilities, but whose factory teeters perennially on the brink of catastrophe. Alberto is married to a rich and successful businesswoman from Milan, Elvira Almiraghi who has a no-nonsense attitude and barely tolerates the attempts of her husband to keep his factory afloat with her money.
Who’s in it. The Widower stars Alberto Sordi as Alberto Nardi, Franca Valeri as Elvira Almiraghi, Leonora Ruffo as Gioia and Livio Lorenzon as Stucchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Widower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Widower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Widower tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Widower (1959)?
- In GB, The Widower is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Widower worth watching?
- The Widower holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Widower?
- The Widower stars Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Leonora Ruffo, Livio Lorenzon and Nando Bruno.
- When was The Widower released?
- The Widower was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.