Amarcord (1973)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,191 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1973-12-18
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch Amarcord
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In an Italian seaside town, young Titta gets into trouble with his friends and watches various local eccentrics as they engage in often absurd behavior. Frequently clashing with his stern father and defended by his doting mother, Titta witnesses the actions of a wide range of characters, from his extended family to Fascist loyalists to sensual women, with certain moments shifting into fantastical scenarios.
Amarcord parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Amarcord is an R-rated Italian comedy-drama with sensual content and depictions of 1930s fascist-era small-town life.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Fascist-era conflict is present but treated with surreal comic distance rather than graphic violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The film includes depictions of 'sensual women' and adolescent sexual curiosity typical of its coming-of-age satire.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Pupella Maggio as Miranda Biondi
- Armando Brancia as Aurelio Biondi
- Magali Noël as Gradisca
- Ciccio Ingrassia as Teo, Titta's Uncle
- Nando Orfei as Patacca, Titta's Uncle
- Luigi Rossi as Lawyer
- Bruno Zanin as Titta Biondi
- Gianfilippo Carcano as Don Baravelli
- Josiane Tanzilli as Volpina
- Maria Antonietta Beluzzi as Tobacconist
Amarcord FAQ
Is Amarcord good?
Amarcord has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,191 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Amarcord?
In the US you can stream Amarcord on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Amarcord OK for kids?
Amarcord is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Amarcord is an R-rated Italian comedy-drama with sensual content and depictions of 1930s fascist-era small-town life.
What movies are like Amarcord?
If you liked Amarcord, try We All Loved Each Other So Much, Ugly, Dirty and Bad, Reality and Roma.