The Five Days (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1973, The Five Days is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Dario Argento, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1848, as Italy becomes engulfed in a bubbling revolution to finally get rid of the ruling Austrians, a patriotic prisoner named Cainazzo begins to wonder if he will soon get the chance to see the revolution in action away from his prison cell. Suddenly, a cannonball comes flying through the air and knocks the main wall of the prison down. Excited to have a chance to see the change taking place in person, Cainazzo hits a bumpy road when one of his former fellow prisoners yells out to all the revolutionary gangs that Cainazzo is not a patriot, but is in fact a traitor!
Who’s in it. The Five Days stars Adriano Celentano as Cainazzo, Enzo Cerusico as Romolo Marcelli, Marilù Tolo as The Countess and Luisa De Santis as Pregnant Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Five Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Five Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Five Days tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Five Days (1973)?
- In US, The Five Days is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Five Days worth watching?
- The Five Days holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Five Days?
- The Five Days stars Adriano Celentano, Enzo Cerusico, Marilù Tolo, Luisa De Santis and Glauco Onorato.
- When was The Five Days released?
- The Five Days was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.