The Dolls (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1965, The Dolls is a comedy and romance film directed by Dino Risi, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. This semi-amusing sex (romance) comedy has four separate stories: "The Telephone Call", written by Rodolfo Sonego, directed by Dino Risi. "A Treatise on Eugenics", written by Tullio Pinelli from a story by Luciano Salce and Steno, directed by Luigi Comencini. "The Soup", written by Rodolfo Sonego and Luigi Magni, directed by Franco Rossi. "Monsignor Cupid", written by Leo Benvenuti and Piero de Bernardi from a story by Boccaccio, directed by Mauro Bolognini.
Who’s in it. The Dolls stars Nino Manfredi as Giorgio (segment "La telefonata"), Alicia Brandet as Armenia (segment "La telefonata"), Monica Vitti as Giovanna (segment "La Minestra") and John Karlsen as Husband (segment "La minestra"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Dolls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dolls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dolls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dolls (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dolls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dolls worth watching?
- The Dolls holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dolls?
- The Dolls stars Nino Manfredi, Alicia Brandet, Monica Vitti, John Karlsen and Virna Lisi.
- When was The Dolls released?
- The Dolls was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.