Decameron Nights (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Decameron Nights is an adventure film directed by Hugo Fregonese, running about 129 minutes. “The Love Tales that millions have enjoyed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Italian poet Boccaccio (Louis Jourdan) hides in the court of Fiammetta (Joan Fontaine) and tells three tales of love and lust.
Who’s in it. Decameron Nights stars Joan Fontaine as Fiametta / Bartolomea / Ginevra / Isabella, Louis Jourdan as Giovanni Boccaccio / Paganino / Guilio / Don Bertando, Binnie Barnes as Comtesse di Firenze / Nerina / Old Witch and Joan Collins as Pampinea / Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Decameron Nights has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decameron Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decameron Nights tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Decameron Nights (1953)?
- In US, Decameron Nights is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Decameron Nights worth watching?
- Decameron Nights holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Decameron Nights?
- Decameron Nights stars Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Binnie Barnes, Joan Collins and Godfrey Tearle.
- When was Decameron Nights released?
- Decameron Nights was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.