Shoeshine (1946)
Kernel Score: 88% · 267 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1946-04-27
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Shoeshine
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.
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Director
Cast
- Franco Interlenghi as Pasquale Maggi
- Rinaldo Smordoni as Giuseppe Filippucci
- Annielo Mele as Raffaele
- Bruno Ortenzi as Arcangeli
- Emilio Cigoli as Staffera
- Gino Saltamerenda as il Panza (uncredited)
- Peppino Spadaro as L'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited)
- Antonio Nicotra as Bartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited)
- Leo Garavaglia as il commissario (uncredited)
Shoeshine FAQ
Is Shoeshine good?
Shoeshine has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 267 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Shoeshine?
In the US you can stream Shoeshine on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Shoeshine?
If you liked Shoeshine, try Don't Be Bad, The Conformist, Starred Up and Dog Pound.