Stromboli
Seen it?1950 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
After the end of WWII, a young Lithuanian woman and a young Italian man from Stromboli impulsively marry, but married life on the island is more demanding than she can accept.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini
- Ingrid BergmanKarin Bjornsen
- Mario VitaleAntonio Mastrostefano
- Renzo CesanaThe Priest
- Mario SponzoThe Man from the Lighthouse
- Gaetano FamularoMan with Guitar (uncredited)
- Angelo MolinoChild (uncredited)
- Roberto OnoratiMan (uncredited)