Seeking Asylum (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Seeking Asylum is a comedy and drama film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A new teacher introduces radical ideas at a nursery school and it leads to various reactions from the students and the parents.
Who’s in it. Seeking Asylum stars Roberto Benigni as Roberto, Francesca De Sapio as Chiara, Dominique Laffin as Isabella and Carlo Monni as Paolo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Seeking Asylum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seeking Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seeking Asylum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seeking Asylum (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seeking Asylum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seeking Asylum worth watching?
- Seeking Asylum holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seeking Asylum?
- Seeking Asylum stars Roberto Benigni, Francesca De Sapio, Dominique Laffin, Carlo Monni and Luca Levi.
- When was Seeking Asylum released?
- Seeking Asylum was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.