Dear Diary (1993)
Kernel Score: 83% · 503 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1993-11-12
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Dear Diary
- Stream: MUBI, Film Movement Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Nanni Moretti recalls in his diary three slice of life stories characterized by a sharply ironic look: in the first one he wanders through a deserted Rome, in the second he visits a reclusive friend on an island, and in the last he has to grapple with an unknown illness.
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Director
Cast
- Nanni Moretti as Nanni Moretti
- Renato Carpentieri as Gerardo
- Antonio Neiwiller as Mayor of Stromboli
- Claudia Della Seta as Second couple #1
- Lorenzo Alessandri as Second couple #2
- Raffaella Lebboroni as First couple #1
- Marco Paolini as First couple #2
- Moni Ovadia as Lucio
- Riccardo Zinna as Resident of Alicudi
- Jennifer Beals as Self
Dear Diary FAQ
Is Dear Diary good?
Dear Diary has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 503 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dear Diary?
In the US you can stream Dear Diary on MUBI and Film Movement Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Dear Diary?
If you liked Dear Diary, try Bicycle Thieves, I Vitelloni, Roma and La Dolce Vita.