Nice comedy-drama about the youth at the small town of an Italian kid.…
8.4/10Drama · Romance
Cinema Paradiso
“An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.”
- 1988
- 2h 04m
- PG
- IT
- Released
The story
What Cinema Paradiso is about
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Cinema Paradiso is a drama and romance film from 1988, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. It runs 2h 04m and is rated PG in the US. It was produced by Cristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane and Rai 3, with production in Italy, France.
The main cast is led by Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio. The screenplay was written by Giuseppe Tornatore. Reported worldwide gross stands at $36.0M.
Why it matters: Cinema Paradiso currently holds 8.4/10 from 5035 TMDB user ratings and has taken $36.0M worldwide against a $5.0M budget. Figures move as more ratings and box-office updates arrive.
Editor’s note
Should you watch Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso is best suited to a slower, character-led evening. At 2h 04m, it is a standard feature length. The draw is Philippe Noiret and Jacques Perrin, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
With 5,035 TMDB ratings averaging 8.4/10, this is one of the most widely seen titles in our library, so the score is a reliable signal.
TMDB tags the film with themes including parent child relationship, sicily, italy, movie business and kiss.
The US certification is PG: suitable for most viewers, with some parental guidance for younger children.
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Who is in it
Cinema Paradiso cast
Philippe NoiretAlfredo
Jacques PerrinSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco LeonardiSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore CascioSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese NanoElena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella AttiliMaria Di Vita (young)
Pupella MaggioMaria Di Vita (aged)
Brigitte FosseyElena Mendola (adult)
Enzo CannavaleSpaccafico
Isa DanieliAnna
Leo GullottaIgnazio, usher
Leopoldo TriesteFather AdelfioCharacter names follow the film's credits. Open a name to see that person's other work on MovieState.
Behind the camera
Direction and crew
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
WritersGiuseppe Tornatore
ProducersGiovanna Romagnoli, Franco Cristaldi
MusicEnnio Morricone
CinematographyBlasco Giurato
EditingMario Morra
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.4/105035 ratings
Cinema Paradiso sits at 8.4 out of 10 from 5035 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $36.0M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
**Soulful** Why did it had to end... The movie was like a breath of fresh air.Every thing about it was so refreshing and soulful that you can never get bored of it.It's one of those movies that you can watch again and again and again...The music, the story, the acting, the direction, the editing, all of it makes thi…
The facts
Cinema Paradiso key details
| Original title | Cinema Paradiso |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Release date | February 2, 1990 |
| Runtime | 2h 04m |
| Certification | PG in United States, PG in United Kingdom, U in India |
| Original language | IT |
| Spoken languages | Italian |
| Country | Italy, France |
| Budget | $5.0M |
| Worldwide gross | $36.0M |
| Studios | Cristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane, Rai 3, TF1 Films Production |
| Also known as | Nyû shinema paradaisu, Bioskop Paradizo |
Release information
Release dates by country
| Country | Date | Cert |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Feb 2, 1990 | PG |
| United Kingdom | Feb 25, 1990 | PG |
| India | Aug 16, 1991 | U |
| Canada | Sep 12, 1989 | NR |
| Australia | Dec 26, 1989 | M |
| Argentina | Feb 8, 1990 | NR |
| Belgium | Oct 12, 1989 | NR |
| Brazil | Mar 2, 1990 | 10 |
| China | Jun 15, 2019 | NR |
| Denmark | Jan 26, 1990 | NR |
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
Who is in the cast of Cinema Paradiso?
The main cast includes Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano.
How long is Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso runs 2h 04m.
When was Cinema Paradiso released?
It was released in the United States on February 2, 1990. Release dates vary by country — see the table above.
What is Cinema Paradiso rated?
Certification depends on the country: PG in United States, PG in United Kingdom, U in India. Always check your local rating before watching with family.
Where can I watch Cinema Paradiso online?
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Can I watch Cinema Paradiso in HD or 4K?
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How much did Cinema Paradiso earn?
Reported worldwide gross is $36.0M against a budget of $5.0M. Box office figures update over time.
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At a glance: Cinema Paradiso runs 2h 04m, opened in US cinemas on February 2, 1990, has 26 licensed options across 3 regions tracked here.