Mamma Roma
After years spent working as a prostitute in her Italian village, middle-aged Mamma Roma has saved enough money to buy herself a fruit stand so that she can have a respectable middle-class life and reestablish contact with the 16-year-old son she abandoned when he was an infant. But her former pimp threatens to expose her sordid past, and her troubled son seems destined to fall into a life of crime and violence.
Where to watch Mamma Roma in United States
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Where is Mamma Roma streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, FlixOlé | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, Filmicca | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Mamma Roma
Mamma Roma is a 1962 Italian-language drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The cast is led by Anna Magnani, Ettore Garofolo, Franco Citti. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Mamma Roma was produced by Arco Film and made in Italy. It was released on September 22, 1962.
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Release date
- September 22, 1962
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Arco Film
Mamma Roma cast & crew
Mamma Roma was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and written by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
The cast features Anna Magnani as Mamma Roma, Ettore Garofolo as Ettore, Franco Citti as Carmine, Silvana Corsini as Bruna, Luisa Loiano as Biancofiore, and Paolo Volponi as Priest.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carlo Rustichelli, cinematography is by Tonino Delli Colli, and it was produced by Alfredo Bini.
Is Mamma Roma worth watching?
Mamma Roma holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 439 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Mamma Roma is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mamma Roma
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Cast of Mamma Roma
Anna Magnani
Mamma Roma
Ettore Garofolo
Ettore
Franco Citti
Carmine
Silvana Corsini
Bruna
Luisa Loiano
Biancofiore
Paolo Volponi
Priest
Luciano Gonini
Zacaria
Vittorio La Paglia
Il Signor Pellissier
Piero Morgia
Piero
Franco Ceccarelli
Carletto
Marcello Sorrentino
Tonino
Sandro Meschino
Pasquale
Mamma Roma — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mamma Roma in United States?
Mamma Roma is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Mamma Roma on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Mamma Roma is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Mamma Roma in?
Mamma Roma is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mamma Roma?
Mamma Roma runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Mamma Roma rated?
It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 439 ratings.
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