The Decameron (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, The Decameron is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 111 minutes. “Ribaldry! Rakes and libertines. Raised skirts and lowered lashes. A blush on every cheek. Pasolini. Filming The Decameron. Bringing life to art...and art to life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.
Who’s in it. The Decameron stars Franco Citti as Ciappelletto, Ninetto Davoli as Andreuccio of Perugia, Jovan Jovanović as Rustico (scenes deleted) and Vincenzo Amato as Masetto of Lamporecchio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Decameron has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Decameron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Decameron tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Decameron (1971)?
- In GB, The Decameron is available to stream on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Decameron worth watching?
- The Decameron holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Decameron?
- The Decameron stars Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Vincenzo Amato and Angela Luce.
- When was The Decameron released?
- The Decameron was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.