Rome, Open City (1945)
Kernel Score: 88% · 963 ratings
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 1945-10-08
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Rome, Open City
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artiflix
- Free with ads: Darkroom
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.
Rome, Open City parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rome, Open City is a WWII drama depicting Nazi occupation, resistance, and wartime violence.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts Nazi occupation, pursuit, and wartime brutality including torture implications.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — References drug addiction as part of the wartime setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Aldo Fabrizi as Don Pietro Pellegrini
- Marcello Pagliero as Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris
- Harry Feist as Major Fritz Bergmann
- Anna Magnani as Pina
- Maria Michi as Marina Mari
- Francesco Grandjacquet as Francesco
- Vito Annichiarico as Marcello
- Ákos Tolnay as Austrian Deserter
- Joop van Hulzen as Captain Hartmann
- Carla Rovere as Lauretta
Rome, Open City FAQ
Is Rome, Open City good?
Rome, Open City has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 963 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rome, Open City?
In the US you can stream Rome, Open City on The Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Rome, Open City OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rome, Open City is a WWII drama depicting Nazi occupation, resistance, and wartime violence.
What movies are like Rome, Open City?
If you liked Rome, Open City, try Paisan, The Children's Train, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Germany, Year Zero.