Cinema Paradiso (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1988, Cinema Paradiso is a drame and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 124 minutes. “Une célébration de la jeunesse, de l’amitié et de la magie éternelle des films.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alfredo vient de mourir. Pour Salvatore, cinéaste en vogue, c’est tout un pan de son passé qui s’écroule. On l’appelait Toto a l’époque. Il partageait son temps libre entre l’office où il était enfant de chœur et la salle de cinéma paroissiale, en particulier la cabine de projection où régnait Alfredo.
Who’s in it. Cinema Paradiso stars Philippe Noiret as Alfredo, Jacques Perrin as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult), Marco Leonardi as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen) and Salvatore Cascio as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Cinema Paradiso sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cinema Paradiso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cinema Paradiso tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Cinema Paradiso (1988)?
- In États-Unis, Cinema Paradiso is available to stream on MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?
- Cinema Paradiso holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cinema Paradiso?
- Cinema Paradiso stars Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio and Agnese Nano.
- When was Cinema Paradiso released?
- Cinema Paradiso was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.