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Nights of Cabiria

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1957 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    8.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Best International Feature Film. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $752K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 96K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Federico Fellini

  • Giulietta MasinaMaria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli
  • François PérierOscar D'Onofrio
  • Franca MarziWanda
  • Amedeo NazzariAlberto Lazzari
  • Aldo SilvaniThe wizard
  • Dorian GrayJessy
  • Ennio GirolamiAmleto, 'il magnaccia'
  • Mario PassanteUncle of Amleto
  • Franco BalducciSpectator on the Stage of the Cinema (uncredited)
  • Ciccio BarbiMan on the Stage (uncredited)