Paisan
1946, Italian. Directed by Roberto Rossellini.
There are always opportunities for redemption.
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.5/10 from 367 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Paisan
Paisan is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Criterion Channel
HBO MaxAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Roberto RosselliniDirector
- Carmela SazioCarmela
- Robert Van LoonJoe
- Benjamin EmanuelAmerican Soldier
- Raymond CampbellAmerican Soldier
- Harold WagnerHarry, a German soldier
- Albert HeinzeGerman soldier
- Merlin BerthMerlin, American Soldier
- Mats CarlsonSwede, an American soldier
- Leonard ParrishAn American soldier
- Dots JohnsonAmerican MP
- Alfonsino PascaPasquale
- Maria MichiFrancesca
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1946
- Original title
- Paisà
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Roberto Rossellini, Sergio Amidei, Federico Fellini
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Paisan
The Big Red One
1980 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rome, Open City
1945 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Scarlet and the Black
1983 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Last Four Days
1974 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Skin
1981 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Battleground
1949 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Devotion
2022 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Guns of Navarone
1961 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Boy in the Woods
2023 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Uprising
2001 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Paisan: quick answers
Is Paisan worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 367 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paisan?
Paisan runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Paisan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paisan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paisan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Paisan yet.
Which OTT platform is Paisan on?
Paisan is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paisan?
If you liked Paisan, try The Big Red One, Rome, Open City, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed Paisan?
Paisan (1946) was directed by Roberto Rossellini and stars Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel.