The Roof (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1956, The Roof is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This comedy follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.
Who’s in it. The Roof stars Gabriella Pallotta as Luisa Pilon, Giorgio Listuzzi as Natale Pilon, Luisa's husband, Gastone Renzelli as Cesare, Luisa's brother-in-law and Maria Di Rollo as Gina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Roof has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roof tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roof (1956)?
- In US, The Roof is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Roof worth watching?
- The Roof holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Roof?
- The Roof stars Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, Gastone Renzelli, Maria Di Rollo and Luciano Pigozzi.