A Pure Formality
1994, Italian. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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A Pure Formality is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 May 1994
- Original title
- Una pura formalità
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Giuseppe Tornatore
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A Pure Formality: quick answers
Is A Pure Formality worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 412 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Pure Formality?
A Pure Formality runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does A Pure Formality have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is A Pure Formality on?
A Pure Formality is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Pure Formality?
If you liked A Pure Formality, try Limbo, Evil Under the Sun, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed A Pure Formality?
A Pure Formality (1994) was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and stars Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini.