8½
1963, Italian. Directed by Federico Fellini.
A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!
Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Absolute Cinema
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8.1/10 from 2,618 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Federico FelliniDirector
- Marcello MastroianniGuido Anselmi
- Claudia CardinaleClaudia
- Anouk AiméeLuisa Anselmi
- Sandra MiloCarla
- Rossella FalkRossella
- Barbara SteeleGloria Morin
- Madeleine LebeauMadeleine, the French Actress
- Caterina BorattoMysterious Lady
- Eddra GaleLa Saraghina
- Guido AlbertiPace, the Producer
- Mario ConocchiaConocchia, the Production Manager
- Bruno AgostiniBruno, the Second Production Secretary
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1963
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli
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8½: quick answers
Is 8½ worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 2,618 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 8½?
8½ runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does 8½ have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 8½. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is 8½ suitable for kids?
8½ is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch 8½?
8½ is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What movies are like 8½?
If you liked 8½, try Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Synecdoche, New York, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Who directed 8½?
8½ (1963) was directed by Federico Fellini and stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée.