The Catholic School (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, The Catholic School is a drama film directed by Stefano Mordini, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Three well-off young men—former students at Rome’s prestigious all-boys Catholic high school San Leone Magno—brutally tortured, raped, and murdered two young women in 1975. The event, which came to be known as the Circeo massacre, shocked and captivated the country, exposing the violence and dark underbelly of the upper middle class at a moment when the traditional structures of family and religion were seen as under threat.
Who’s in it. The Catholic School stars Benedetta Porcaroli as Donatella Colasanti, Giulio Pranno as Andrea Ghira, Ludovico Tersigni and Emanuele Maria Di Stefano as Edoardo Albinati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Catholic School has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Catholic School page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Catholic School tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Catholic School (2021)?
- In US, The Catholic School is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Catholic School worth watching?
- The Catholic School holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Catholic School?
- The Catholic School stars Benedetta Porcaroli, Giulio Pranno, Ludovico Tersigni, Emanuele Maria Di Stefano and Giulio Fochetti.
- When was The Catholic School released?
- The Catholic School was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.