Bianca (1984)
Kernel Score: 84% · 399 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1984-02-23
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Bianca
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Eccentric and full of manias, Michele is a young high school professor who defines himself as “not used to happiness”. He realizes his life is meaningless if he doesn’t have a woman by his side but, after a series of rather disastrous experiences, he feels more alone than ever. Then, out of the blue, a new French teacher called Bianca arrives at school. Amongst uncertainties and contradictions, the two start dating. In the meantime, a series of homicides take place and a police officer begins to suspect that Michele is involved. Bianca will save him providing an alibi at the right moment, but then, everything goes wrong again.
Bianca parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Bianca is an Italian dark comedy-mystery involving a series of murders and an unstable, obsessive protagonist.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A series of homicides drives the plot, with a mentally unstable man suspected of involvement; violence is implied rather than graphic.
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
- Nanni Moretti as Michele Apicella
- Laura Morante as Bianca
- Roberto Vezzosi as Commissario
- Remo Remotti as Siro Siri
- Claudio Bigagli as Ignazio
- Enrica Maria Modugno as Aurora
- Vincenzo Salemme as Massimiliano
- Margherita Sestito as Maria
- Dario Cantarelli as principal
- Virginie Alexandre as Martina
Bianca FAQ
Is Bianca good?
Bianca has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Bianca?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is Bianca OK for kids?
Bianca is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Bianca is an Italian dark comedy-mystery involving a series of murders and an unstable, obsessive protagonist.
What movies are like Bianca?
If you liked Bianca, try Manhattan Murder Mystery, A Pure Formality, Knives Out and A Shot in the Dark.