Galileo (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1968, Galileo is a history film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Somewhat overshadowed by Joseph Losey's 1975 film on the same subject, the 1968 Italian/Bulgarian biopic Galileo is a worthwhile picture in its own right. Irish stage and screen actor Cyril Cusack is well-cast as Galileo Galilei, famed astronomer and unintentional icon-buster. Stirring up controversy with his theory that the Earth is not the center of the Universe, Galileo is given a going-over by the Vatican legal system.
Who’s in it. Galileo stars Cyril Cusack as Galileo, Georgi Kaloyanchev as Giordano Bruno, Nikolay Doychev as Belarmin and Gigi Ballista as commissario domenicano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Galileo 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 Galileo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Galileo tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Galileo (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Galileo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Galileo worth watching?
- Galileo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Galileo?
- Galileo stars Cyril Cusack, Georgi Kaloyanchev, Nikolay Doychev, Gigi Ballista and Miroslav Mindov.
- When was Galileo released?
- Galileo was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.