

La Dolce Vita
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Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
Where to watch La Dolce Vita in United States
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Where is La Dolce Vita streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex, Pluto TV | — |
| Canada | Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, Plex | — |
About La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita is a 1960 Italian-language comedy and drama film directed by Federico Fellini. The cast is led by Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée. It has a runtime of 2h 54m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex.
La Dolce Vita was produced by Cinecittà Studios, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, and Riama Film and made in France and Italy. It was released on February 5, 1960, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Writers
- Brunello Rondi, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Federico Fellini
- Release date
- February 5, 1960
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- Cinecittà Studios, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, Riama Film
La Dolce Vita cast & crew
La Dolce Vita was directed by Federico Fellini and written by Brunello Rondi, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and Federico Fellini.
The cast features Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello Rubini, Anita Ekberg as Sylvia, Anouk Aimée as Maddalena, Yvonne Furneaux as Emma, Magali Noël as Fanny, and Alain Cuny as Steiner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nino Rota, cinematography is by Otello Martelli, and it was produced by Franco Magli and Angelo Rizzoli.
Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?
La Dolce Vita holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 2,039 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.
At 2h 54m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, La Dolce Vita is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch La Dolce Vita
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Cast of La Dolce Vita

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Rubini

Anita Ekberg
Sylvia

Anouk Aimée
Maddalena

Yvonne Furneaux
Emma

Magali Noël
Fanny

Alain Cuny
Steiner

Annibale Ninchi
Marcello's father

Walter Santesso
Paparazzo

Valeria Ciangottini
Paola

Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo

Ida Galli
Debutante of the year

Audrey McDonald
Jane
La Dolce Vita — FAQs
▸Where can I watch La Dolce Vita in United States?
La Dolce Vita is streaming on Plex in United States.
▸Is La Dolce Vita on Plex?
Yes — La Dolce Vita is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is La Dolce Vita in?
La Dolce Vita is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including German, English, French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).
▸What is La Dolce Vita rated?
La Dolce Vita is rated NR. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 2,039 ratings.











