And the Ship Sails On (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1983, And the Ship Sails On is a comedy, fantasy, drama and music film directed by Federico Fellini, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.
Who’s in it. And the Ship Sails On stars Freddie Jones as Orlando, Barbara Jefford as Ildebranda Cuffari, Fred Williams as Sabatino Lepori and Peter Cellier as Sir Reginald J. Dongby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, And the Ship Sails On has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And the Ship Sails On page.
If you liked it. Fans of And the Ship Sails On tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And the Ship Sails On (1983)?
- In US, And the Ship Sails On is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is And the Ship Sails On worth watching?
- And the Ship Sails On holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in And the Ship Sails On?
- And the Ship Sails On stars Freddie Jones, Barbara Jefford, Fred Williams, Peter Cellier and Elisa Mainardi.
- When was And the Ship Sails On released?
- And the Ship Sails On was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.