Valentino (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 5.9

Valentino poster

Released in 1977, Valentino is a drama and history film directed by Ken Russell, running about 128 minutes. “In life he was a movie star, in death he became a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide...

Who’s in it. Valentino stars Rudolf Nureyev as Rudolph Valentino, Leslie Caron as Alla Nazimova, Michelle Phillips as Natasha Rambova and Carol Kane as Starlet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Valentino has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valentino page.

If you liked it. Fans of Valentino tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Valentino (1977)?
In US, Valentino is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Valentino worth watching?
Valentino holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Valentino?
Valentino stars Rudolf Nureyev, Leslie Caron, Michelle Phillips, Carol Kane and Felicity Kendal.
When was Valentino released?
Valentino was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.