Divorce Italian Style (1961)
Kernel Score: 88% · 522 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1961-12-20
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Divorce Italian Style
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.
Divorce Italian Style parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Divorce Italian Style is a classic dark comedy involving a husband's scheme to trick his wife into an affair so he can murder her under lenient adultery laws.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Plot centers on a planned murder of an adulterous spouse, though played for dark comedy rather than graphic violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Themes of infidelity, seduction, and an engineered affair drive the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Pietro Germi
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni as Ferdinando Cefalù
- Daniela Rocca as Rosalia Cefalù
- Stefania Sandrelli as Angela
- Leopoldo Trieste as Carmelo Patanè
- Odoardo Spadaro as Don Gaetano Cefalù
- Margherita Girelli as Sisina
- Angela Cardile as Agnese Cefalù
- Lando Buzzanca as Rosario Mulè
- Pietro Tordi as Attorney De Marzi
- Ugo Torrente as Don Calogero
Divorce Italian Style FAQ
Is Divorce Italian Style good?
Divorce Italian Style has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 522 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Divorce Italian Style?
In the US you can stream Divorce Italian Style on HBO Max and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is Divorce Italian Style OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Divorce Italian Style is a classic dark comedy involving a husband's scheme to trick his wife into an affair so he can murder her under lenient adultery laws.
What movies are like Divorce Italian Style?
If you liked Divorce Italian Style, try Fun Is Beautiful, Johnny Stecchino, At War for Love and Be Sick… It's Free.