The Conformist
1971, Italian. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
A dazzling movie.
A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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7.6/10 from 796 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Conformist
The Conformist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Bernardo BertolucciDirector
- Jean-Louis TrintignantMarcello Clerici
- Stefania SandrelliGiulia
- Gastone MoschinManganiello
- Dominique SandaAnna Quadri
- Enzo TarascioProfessor Quadri
- Fosco GiachettiThe Colonel
- José QuaglioItalo Montanari
- Yvonne SansonGiulia's Mother
- MillyMarcello's Mother
- Antonio MaestriConfessor
- Alessandro HaberDrunk Blind Man
- Luciano RossiBlind Blond
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1971
- Original title
- Il conformista
- Country
- Germany, France, Italy
- Written by
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Budget
- $750K
- Box office
- $233K
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The Conformist: quick answers
Is The Conformist worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 796 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Conformist?
The Conformist runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Conformist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Conformist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Conformist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Conformist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Conformist on?
The Conformist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Conformist?
If you liked The Conformist, try The Leopard, Man, Woman and Beast, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis.
Who directed The Conformist?
The Conformist (1971) was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin.