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Nights of Cabiria (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1957, Nights of Cabiria is a drama film directed by Federico Fellini, running about 110 minutes. “The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

Who’s in it. Nights of Cabiria stars Giulietta Masina as Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli, François Périer as Oscar D'Onofrio, Franca Marzi as Wanda and Amedeo Nazzari as Alberto Lazzari, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Nights of Cabiria sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $752K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nights of Cabiria page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nights of Cabiria (1957)?
In US, Nights of Cabiria is available to stream on TCM and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nights of Cabiria worth watching?
Nights of Cabiria holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Nights of Cabiria?
Nights of Cabiria stars Giulietta Masina, François Périer, Franca Marzi, Amedeo Nazzari and Dorian Gray.
When was Nights of Cabiria released?
Nights of Cabiria was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.