Il Posto
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Where to watch Il Posto in United States
Can I watch Il Posto in United States? Yes — you can stream Il Posto in United States on Criterion Channel and Kanopy.
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Where is Il Posto streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Il Posto
Il Posto is a 1961 Italian-language drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi. The cast is led by Loredana Detto, Sandro Panseri, Corrado Aprile. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.
Il Posto was produced by 24 Horses and Titanus and made in Italy. It was released on September 21, 1961, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Writers
- Ermanno Olmi, Ettore Lombardo
- Release date
- September 21, 1961
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- 24 Horses, Titanus
Il Posto cast & crew
Il Posto was directed by Ermanno Olmi and written by Ermanno Olmi and Ettore Lombardo.
The cast features Loredana Detto as Antonietta Masetti, Sandro Panseri as Domenico Cantoni, Corrado Aprile as Bit Part (uncredited), Guido Chiti as Bit Part (uncredited), Tullio Kezich as Psychologist (uncredited), and Bice Melegari as Bit Part (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pier Emilio Bassi, cinematography is by Lamberto Caimi, and it was produced by Alberto Soffientini.
Is Il Posto worth watching?
Il Posto holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 185 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Il Posto is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Il Posto
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Cast of Il Posto
Loredana Detto
Antonietta Masetti
Sandro Panseri
Domenico Cantoni
Corrado Aprile
Bit Part (uncredited)
Guido Chiti
Bit Part (uncredited)
Tullio Kezich
Psychologist (uncredited)
Bice Melegari
Bit Part (uncredited)
Mara Revel
Domenico's Senior Fellow Colleague (uncredited)
Guido Spadea
Portioli (uncredited)
Il Posto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Il Posto in United States?
Il Posto is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Il Posto on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Il Posto is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Il Posto in?
Il Posto is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Il Posto?
Il Posto runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Il Posto rated?
Il Posto is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 185 ratings.
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