Il Sorpasso
1962, Italian. Directed by Dino Risi.
Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Where to watch Il Sorpasso
Il Sorpasso is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dino RisiDirector
- Vittorio GassmanBruno Cortona
- Jean-Louis TrintignantRoberto Mariani
- Catherine SpaakLilli Cortona
- Claudio GoraDanilo Borelli 'Bibi'
- Luciana AngiolilloGianna Cortona
- Linda SiniZia Lidia
- Franca PoleselloMoglie del commendatore
- Bruna SimionatoZia Enrica
- Lilly DarelliBikini girl with leg cast
- Mila StanićClara, la ragazza alla stazione
- Nando AngeliniAmedeo
- Edda FerronaoLa ragazza della valigia smarrita a Civitavecchia
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1962
- Original title
- Il sorpasso
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari, Dino Risi
- Box office
- $1.9M
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Il Sorpasso: quick answers
Is Il Sorpasso worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 877 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Il Sorpasso have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Il Sorpasso. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Il Sorpasso parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Il Sorpasso yet.
Which OTT platform is Il Sorpasso on?
Il Sorpasso is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Il Sorpasso?
If you liked Il Sorpasso, try The Last Time We Were Children, Dear Eleanor, The Four Musketeers.
Who directed Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso (1962) was directed by Dino Risi and stars Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak.