Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Ladri di biciclette
Overview
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
Where to watch Bicycle Thieves
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI | Apple TV, YouTube, Beamafilm | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Curzon Home Cinema | — |
| New Zealand | MUBI | Apple TV, Beamafilm | Apple TV |
| South Africa | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | ARD Plus, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 |
| France | — | Canal VOD, LaCinetek, ARTE VOD | Canal VOD, LaCinetek, ARTE VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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What is Bicycle Thieves about?
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice. Bicycle Thieves is a Drama movie, released on 1948-07-21, runtime 89 minutes.
Is Bicycle Thieves worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bicycle Thieves 8.2 out of 10 from 2,795 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Bicycle Thieves?
In the United States, Bicycle Thieves streams on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Vittorio De Sica
Cast
- Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio
- Enzo Staiola as Bruno
- Lianella Carell as Maria
- Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco
- Vittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
- Giulio Chiari as The Beggar
- Elena Altieri as The Charitable Lady
- Carlo Jachino as A Beggar
- Michele Sakara as Secretary of the Charity Organization
- Emma Druetti
- Eolo Capritti as Carabiniere (uncredited)
- Fausto Guerzoni as Amateur Actor (uncredited)
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