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Cinema Paradiso

(1988)
8.5 PixlRun
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
Country Italy
Original language Italian
Runtime 2h 04min
Premiere 1988-11-17
Box office $12,397,210 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Cinematography Blasco Giurato
Editor Mario Morra
Producers Giovanna Romagnoli, Franco Cristaldi
Production Cristaldifilm · Les Films Ariane · Rai 3
IMDb 8.5
RT 90
Meta 80

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Cinematography
Blasco Giurato
Editor
Mario Morra
Producers
Giovanna Romagnoli, Franco Cristaldi

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Our review

A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village’s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Cinema Paradiso?
Giuseppe Tornatore directed Cinema Paradiso in 1988.
What is the IMDb rating?
Cinema Paradiso has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 from 316,943 votes.
Where can I watch Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso is available on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
How long is Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso has a runtime of 2h 04min (124 minutes).
How much did Cinema Paradiso earn at the box office?
Cinema Paradiso earned $12,397,210 worldwide.

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