Boccaccio '70 (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Boccaccio '70 is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 208 minutes. “The first 3-act motion picture ever presented!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An anthology of four adult tales: a young couple tries to hide their marriage and the wife’s supposed pregnancy from their place of employment; a billboard photo of a scantily clad woman comes to life to torment the local censor; an aristocratic couple comes to terms with life and marriage after the domineering husband is caught visiting sex workers by the press; a lottery is held in which the prize is to spend the night with a beautiful woman.
Who’s in it. Boccaccio '70 stars Germano Gilioli as Renzo ("Renzo e Luciana"), Anita Ekberg as Anita ("Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio"), Peppino De Filippo as Dr. Antonio Mazzuolo ("Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio") and Romy Schneider as Pupe ("Il lavoro"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Boccaccio '70 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boccaccio '70 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boccaccio '70 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boccaccio '70 (1962)?
- In US, Boccaccio '70 is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boccaccio '70 worth watching?
- Boccaccio '70 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boccaccio '70?
- Boccaccio '70 stars Germano Gilioli, Anita Ekberg, Peppino De Filippo, Romy Schneider and Tomas Milian.
- When was Boccaccio '70 released?
- Boccaccio '70 was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 208 minutes.