Paisan (1946)
Kernel Score: 85% · 343 ratings
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 1946-12-10
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Paisan
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Paisan parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Paisan is a wartime drama depicting American soldiers and Italian civilians during WWII's Italian Campaign.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Wartime combat and its effects on civilians are depicted across six interconnected stories.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Carmela Sazio as Carmela
- Robert Van Loon as Joe
- Benjamin Emanuel as American Soldier
- Raymond Campbell as American Soldier
- Harold Wagner as Harry, a German soldier
- Albert Heinze as German soldier
- Merlin Berth as Merlin, American Soldier
- Mats Carlson as Swede, an American soldier
- Leonard Parrish as An American soldier
- Dots Johnson as American MP
Paisan FAQ
Is Paisan good?
Paisan has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 343 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Paisan?
In the US you can stream Paisan on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
Is Paisan OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Paisan is a wartime drama depicting American soldiers and Italian civilians during WWII's Italian Campaign.
What movies are like Paisan?
If you liked Paisan, try Rome, Open City, Sorry for the Delay, I'm Starting from Three and Kalashnikov AK-47.