Where to Watch Amarcord (1974) in Canada

What it's about

One year in a small northern Italian coastal town in the late 1930s is presented. The slightly off-kilter cast of characters are affected by time and location, the social mores dictated largely by Catholicism, and the national fervor surrounding Il Duce aka Benito Mussolini and Fascism. The stories loosely center on mid-teen Titta and his household, including his adolescent brother, his ever-supportive mother who is always defending him against his father, his freeloading maternal Uncle Lallo, and his paternal grandfather who slyly has eyes and hands for the household maid. Other townsfolk include: town beauty Gradisca, who can probably have any man she wants but generally has none as most think she out of their league; Volpina, the prostitute; Giudizio, the historian; a blind accordionist; and an extremely buxom tobacconist. The several vignettes presented include: the town bonfire in celebration of spring; life at Titta's school with his classmates and teachers; Titta's father Aurelio at his beachfront construction worksite and his and his workmates' encounter with Volpina; Titta's confessions to the priest about his burgeoning sexuality; Aurelio being questioned by authorities about his anti-Fascist leanings; a fantasy sequence at the luxurious Grand Hotel; a family outing with Aurelio's institutionalized brother Teo; many townsfolk embarking on a sail to witness a marine event passing by their town; an annual car race; Titta's fantasy encounter with the tobacconist after closing hours coming true; events surrounding the big snowfall that year, including a family tragedy; and an event centering on Gradisca and her future.

Cast and crew

Director

Federico Fellini

Writer

Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra

Starring

Magali Noël, Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio

Details

Release date

Sep 19, 1974

Language

Italian, Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Country

Italy, France

Box office

$125,493

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 9 nominations total

Where to Watch Amarcord (1974) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch Amarcord in Canada?

Amarcord is available to rent in Canada. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD).

Can I stream Amarcord or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD).

Can I watch Amarcord for free in Canada?

We have not confirmed a free option for Amarcord in Canada.