Il Grido (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1957, Il Grido is a drama film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A sugar-refinery worker flees his Northern Italy town after a woman refuses his marriage proposal.
Who’s in it. Il Grido stars Steve Cochran as Aldo, Alida Valli as Irma, Betsy Blair as Elvia and Gabriella Pallotta as Edera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Il Grido has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Grido page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il Grido tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il Grido (1957)?
- In US, Il Grido is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Il Grido worth watching?
- Il Grido holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Il Grido?
- Il Grido stars Steve Cochran, Alida Valli, Betsy Blair, Gabriella Pallotta and Dorian Gray.
- When was Il Grido released?
- Il Grido was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.