Position Wanted (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1951, Position Wanted is a comedy film directed by Giorgio Pàstina, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Maria is a housmaid and she is being engaged to Berto for fifteen years. Berto has not a lasting job so he is waiting for the death of his uncle Matteo to come into an inheritance. In the meantime Maria goes on with her work, first in the house of an unfaithful wife; then for an actor and his wife on the verge of leaving each other and last for Raffaele who wants to marry her. At last uncle Matteo dies...
Who’s in it. Position Wanted stars Elsa Merlini as Maria, Gino Cervi as Filiberto 'Berto' Morucchi, Giulietta Masina as Ermelinda and Alberto Sordi as Donato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Position Wanted sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Position Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Position Wanted tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Position Wanted (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Position Wanted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Position Wanted worth watching?
- Position Wanted holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Position Wanted?
- Position Wanted stars Elsa Merlini, Gino Cervi, Giulietta Masina, Alberto Sordi and Eduardo De Filippo.
- When was Position Wanted released?
- Position Wanted was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.