Rocco and His Brothers (1960)
Kernel Score: 89% · 648 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1960-10-07
Runtime: 178 minutes
Where to watch Rocco and His Brothers
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, OVID, Darkroom, Kino Film Collection
- 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
When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.
Rocco and His Brothers parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Rocco and His Brothers is a classic Italian drama involving prostitution, murder, and tragic family conflict among working-class siblings.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The plot involves a murder arising from romantic rivalry and family tragedy.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — A subplot involves prostitution as a character's occupation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Alain Delon as Rocco Parondi
- Renato Salvatori as Simone Parondi
- Annie Girardot as Nadia
- Katina Paxinou as Rosaria Parondi
- Alessandra Panaro as Ciro's Fiancee
- Spiros Focás as Vincenzo Parondi
- Claudia Cardinale as Ginetta
- Max Cartier as Ciro Parondi
- Corrado Pani as Ivo
- Rocco Vidolazzi as Luca Parondi
Rocco and His Brothers FAQ
Is Rocco and His Brothers good?
Rocco and His Brothers has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 648 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rocco and His Brothers?
In the US you can stream Rocco and His Brothers on The Criterion Channel, OVID, Darkroom and Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Rocco and His Brothers OK for kids?
Rocco and His Brothers is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Rocco and His Brothers is a classic Italian drama involving prostitution, murder, and tragic family conflict among working-class siblings.
What movies are like Rocco and His Brothers?
If you liked Rocco and His Brothers, try La Notte, A Bronx Tale, The Enforcer and The Best of Me.