City of Women (1980)
Kernel Score: 74% · 289 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 1980-03-28
Runtime: 140 minutes
Where to watch City of Women
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The charismatic Snaporaz encounters an alluring woman on a train and pursues her through a forest. He ends up at a hotel populated by women gathered for a feminist conference, where he is an unwanted presence. Snaporaz soon discovers he’s entered a phantasmagoric world where women have taken power.
City of Women parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that City of Women is an R-rated fantasy comedy from 1980 involving a man's surreal encounters with women at a feminist conference.
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
- Marcello Mastroianni as Snàporaz
- Anna Prucnal as Elena, the Wife
- Bernice Stegers as Lady on the Train
- Jole Silvani as Motorcyclist
- Donatella Damiani as Donatella, Woman on Roller Skates
- Ettore Manni as Dr. Xavier Katzone
- Fiammetta Baralla as Oliver Hardy
- Hélène Calzarelli as Feminist
- Catherine Carrel as Commandant
- Marcella Di Falco as Slave
City of Women FAQ
Is City of Women good?
City of Women has a 74% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 289 audience ratings.
Where can I watch City of Women?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is City of Women OK for kids?
City of Women is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that City of Women is an R-rated fantasy comedy from 1980 involving a man's surreal encounters with women at a feminist conference.
What movies are like City of Women?
If you liked City of Women, try Wonder Woman, Fun Is Beautiful, I Vitelloni and Dangal.