The Innocent (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, The Innocent is a drama, romance and history film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 125 minutes. “Visconti's Sensual Epic of a Diabolical Marriage” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tullio Hermil is a chauvinist aristocrat who flaunts his mistress to his wife, but when he believes she has been unfaithful he becomes enamored of her again.
Who’s in it. The Innocent stars Giancarlo Giannini as Tullio Hermil, Laura Antonelli as Giuliana Hermil, Jennifer O'Neill as Teresa Raffo and Rina Morelli as Tullio's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Innocent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Innocent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Innocent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Innocent (1976)?
- In US, The Innocent is available to 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 The Innocent worth watching?
- The Innocent holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Innocent?
- The Innocent stars Giancarlo Giannini, Laura Antonelli, Jennifer O'Neill, Rina Morelli and Massimo Girotti.
- When was The Innocent released?
- The Innocent was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.