Bianca (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 7.6

Bianca poster

Released in 1984, Bianca is a comedy and drama film directed by Nanni Moretti, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Eccentric and full of manias, Michele is a young high school professor who defines himself as “not used to happiness”. He realizes his life is meaningless if he doesn’t have a woman by his side but, after a series of rather disastrous experiences, he feels more alone than ever. Then, out of the blue, a new French teacher called Bianca arrives at school. Amongst uncertainties and contradictions, the two start dating. In the meantime, a series of homicides take place and a police officer begins to suspect that Michele is involved. Bianca will save him providing an alibi at the right moment, but then, everything goes wrong again.

Who’s in it. Bianca stars Nanni Moretti as Michele Apicella, Laura Morante as Bianca, Roberto Vezzosi as Commissario and Remo Remotti as Siro Siri, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bianca has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bianca page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bianca tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bianca (1984)?
In US, Bianca is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Bianca worth watching?
Bianca holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Bianca?
Bianca stars Nanni Moretti, Laura Morante, Roberto Vezzosi, Remo Remotti and Claudio Bigagli.
When was Bianca released?
Bianca was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.