Dark Illness (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1990, Dark Illness is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. After his father's death, a middle-aged screenwriter struggles with his obsessions and neuroses.
Who’s in it. Dark Illness stars Giancarlo Giannini as Giuseppe Marchi, Emmanuelle Seigner as The Girl, Vittorio Caprioli as Psicanalista and Stefania Sandrelli as Sylvaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Dark Illness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Illness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Illness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Illness (1990)?
- In GB, Dark Illness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Illness worth watching?
- Dark Illness holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Dark Illness?
- Dark Illness stars Giancarlo Giannini, Emmanuelle Seigner, Vittorio Caprioli, Stefania Sandrelli and Santo Bellina.
- When was Dark Illness released?
- Dark Illness was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.