Where to watch Cinema Paradiso in the United States
Cinema Paradiso (1988) is available on Hoopla with a participating library card. Also available to stream on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
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Cinema Paradiso
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
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You can watch Cinema Paradiso (1988) on Hoopla with a participating library card, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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.
Sun-drenched Sicilian nostalgia washes over every frame as a lifelong bond forms between a wide-eyed boy and a lonely projectionist. This bittersweet tribute to the magic of the silver screen captures the ache of growing up and the enduring pull of home.
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Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast
Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano, Antonella Attili, Pupella Maggio, Brigitte Fossey, Enzo Cannavale, Isa Danieli
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Cinema Paradiso
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
You can watch Cinema Paradiso (1988) on Hoopla with a participating library card, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
8.4/10
RT Critics
90%
Certified
RT Audience
96%
Metacritic
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast
Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano, Antonella Attili, Pupella Maggio, Brigitte Fossey, Enzo Cannavale, Isa Danieli
7 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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