Mamma Roma (1962)
Overview
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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Orange VOD, Amazon Video, LaCinetek | Orange VOD, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Filmin +1 | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Italy | Infinity Selection, CineAutore | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | Eye Film Player | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Filmicca | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — | — |
| Sweden | Draken Film | TriArt Play, Eye Film Player | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Mamma Roma in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Mamma Roma about?
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. Mamma Roma is a Drama movie, released on 1962-09-22, runtime 110 minutes.
Is Mamma Roma worth watching?
TMDB users rate Mamma Roma 7.9 out of 10 from 448 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Mamma Roma?
In the United States, Mamma Roma streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Cast
- Anna Magnani as Mamma Roma
- Ettore Garofolo as Ettore
- Franco Citti as Carmine
- Silvana Corsini as Bruna
- Luisa Loiano as Biancofiore
- Paolo Volponi as Priest
- Luciano Gonini as Zacaria
- Vittorio La Paglia as Il Signor Pellissier
- Piero Morgia as Piero
- Franco Ceccarelli as Carletto
- Marcello Sorrentino as Tonino
- Sandro Meschino as Pasquale
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Sources
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