La Strada (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1954, La Strada is a drama film directed by Federico Fellini, running about 115 minutes. “Filmed in Italy - where it happened!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.
Who’s in it. La Strada stars Anthony Quinn as Zampanò, Giulietta Masina as Gelsomina, Richard Basehart as Il 'Matto' and Aldo Silvani as Il Signor Giraffa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, La Strada has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 La Strada page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Strada tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Strada (1954)?
- In US, La Strada is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 La Strada worth watching?
- La Strada holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Strada?
- La Strada stars Anthony Quinn, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart, Aldo Silvani and Marcella Rovere.
- When was La Strada released?
- La Strada was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.