I Vitelloni (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1953, I Vitelloni is a comedy and drama film directed by Federico Fellini, running about 103 minutes. “We are the hollow men in this last of meeting places we grope together and avoid speech. Gathered on this beach of the torrid river.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.
Who’s in it. I Vitelloni stars Franco Interlenghi as Moraldo Rubini, Alberto Sordi as Alberto, Franco Fabrizi as Fausto Moretti and Leopoldo Trieste as Leopoldo Vannucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, I Vitelloni has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Vitelloni page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Vitelloni tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Vitelloni (1953)?
- In US, I Vitelloni is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Vitelloni worth watching?
- I Vitelloni holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Vitelloni?
- I Vitelloni stars Franco Interlenghi, Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Leopoldo Trieste and Riccardo Fellini.
- When was I Vitelloni released?
- I Vitelloni was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.