Stromboli (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1950, Stromboli is a drama film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 105 minutes. “Raging Island... Raging Passions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the end of World War II Karen, a young displaced woman from Lithuania, marries Italian fisherman Antonio to get away from her internment camp. But the life on Antonio's island, Stromboli, threatened by its volcano, is a tough one and Karen cannot get used to it.
Who’s in it. Stromboli stars Ingrid Bergman as Karin, Mario Vitale as Antonio Mastrostefano, Renzo Cesana as The Priest and Mario Sponzo as The man from the lighthouse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Stromboli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stromboli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stromboli tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stromboli (1950)?
- In US, Stromboli is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stromboli worth watching?
- Stromboli holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stromboli?
- Stromboli stars Ingrid Bergman, Mario Vitale, Renzo Cesana, Mario Sponzo and Gaetano Famularo.
- When was Stromboli released?
- Stromboli was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.