Two Women (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1960, Two Women is a drama and war film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 100 minutes. “Suddenly, Love Becomes Lust… Innocence becomes shame… As two women are trapped by violent passion and unforgettable terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Widowed shopkeeper Cesira and her 13-year-old daughter Rosetta flee from the allied bombs in Rome during the second World War; they travel to the remote village where Cesira was born. During their journey and in the village and onward, the mother does everything she can to protect Rosetta. Meanwhile, a sensitive young intellectual, Michele, falls in love with Cesira.
Who’s in it. Two Women stars Sophia Loren as Cesira, Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michele Di Libero, Raf Vallone as Giovanni and Eleonora Brown as Rosetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Two Women has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Women (1960)?
- In US, Two Women is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two Women worth watching?
- Two Women holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Two Women?
- Two Women stars Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Raf Vallone, Eleonora Brown and Carlo Ninchi.
- When was Two Women released?
- Two Women was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.