It Happened in the Park (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, It Happened in the Park is a comedy and drama film directed by Gianni Franciolini, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Villa Borghese, Rome's biggest urban park, is the place where everyday laughs and dramas are consumed. The movie is made of six vignettes set there.
Who’s in it. It Happened in the Park stars Eduardo De Filippo as Donato Ventrella (segment: Il paraninfo), Vittorio De Sica as Arturo Cavazzuti - the lawyer (segment: Incidente a Villa Borghese), Anna Maria Ferrero as Anna Maria Del Balzo (segment: Pi-greco) and François Périer as The Greek professor (segment: Pi-greco), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, It Happened in the Park has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Happened in the Park page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened in the Park tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened in the Park (1953)?
- In US, It Happened in the Park is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Happened in the Park worth watching?
- It Happened in the Park holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened in the Park?
- It Happened in the Park stars Eduardo De Filippo, Vittorio De Sica, Anna Maria Ferrero, François Périer and Gérard Philipe.
- When was It Happened in the Park released?
- It Happened in the Park was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.