Paisan
“There are always opportunities for redemption.”
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Where to watch Paisan in United States
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Where is Paisan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | — | LaCinetek |
| France | — | Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | FilmBox+ | — |
About Paisan
Paisan is a 1946 Italian-language drama and war film directed by Roberto Rossellini. The cast is led by Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Paisan was produced by Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI) and Foreign Film Productions and made in Italy. It was released on December 10, 1946.
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writers
- Roberto Rossellini, Sergio Amidei, Federico Fellini
- Release date
- December 10, 1946
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI), Foreign Film Productions
Paisan cast & crew
Paisan was directed by Roberto Rossellini and written by Roberto Rossellini, Sergio Amidei, and Federico Fellini.
The cast features Carmela Sazio as Carmela, Robert Van Loon as Joe, Benjamin Emanuel as American Soldier, Raymond Campbell as American Soldier, Harold Wagner as Harry, a German soldier, and Albert Heinze as German soldier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Renzo Rossellini, cinematography is by Otello Martelli, and it was produced by Roberto Rossellini and Rod E. Geiger.
Is Paisan worth watching?
Paisan holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 357 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Paisan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paisan
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Cast of Paisan
Carmela Sazio
Carmela
Robert Van Loon
Joe
Benjamin Emanuel
American Soldier
Raymond Campbell
American Soldier
Harold Wagner
Harry, a German soldier
Albert Heinze
German soldier
Merlin Berth
Merlin, American Soldier
Mats Carlson
Swede, an American soldier
Leonard Parrish
An American soldier
Dots Johnson
American MP
Alfonsino Pasca
Pasquale
Maria Michi
Francesca
Paisan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paisan in United States?
Paisan is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Paisan on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Paisan is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Paisan in?
Paisan is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, German, Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paisan?
Paisan runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Paisan rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 357 ratings.
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