Umberto D. (1952)
Kernel Score: 88% · 726 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1952-01-20
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Umberto D.
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Darkroom
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Umberto D. parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Umberto D. is a classic Italian neorealist drama about an elderly pensioner struggling with poverty and eviction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Carlo Battisti as Umberto Domenico Ferrari
- Napoleone the Dog as Flike
- Maria Pia Casilio as Maria
- Lina Gennari as Antonia Belloni
- Elena Rea as The Nun at the Hospital
- Memmo Carotenuto as The Patient at the Hospital
- Ileana Simova as The Woman in Umberto's Room
- Lamberto Maggiorani as (uncredited)
- Pasquale Campagnola as (uncredited)
- Riccardo Ferri as (uncredited)
Umberto D. FAQ
Is Umberto D. good?
Umberto D. has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 726 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Umberto D.?
In the US you can stream Umberto D. on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Umberto D. OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Umberto D. is a classic Italian neorealist drama about an elderly pensioner struggling with poverty and eviction.
What movies are like Umberto D.?
If you liked Umberto D., try Rome, Open City, The Children's Train, Germany, Year Zero and Bicycle Thieves.