Donatella (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Donatella is a comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Donatella is a simple and honest roman girl, daughter of a bookbinder and girlfriend of Guido, a gas station owner. One day she finds a woman's handbag containing valuables and documents, and decides to return it to her owner, a wealthy American lady, who offers Donatella a job as a secretary as a reward: she has to manage the lady's villa during her absences. There, Donatella casually meets Maurizio, a rich, elegant and well-educated young man, and ends up falling in love.
Who’s in it. Donatella stars Elsa Martinelli as Donatella, Gabriele Ferzetti as Maurizio, Walter Chiari as Guido and Aldo Fabrizi as Augusto Guiscardi, padre di Donatella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Donatella 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 Donatella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donatella tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donatella (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donatella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donatella worth watching?
- Donatella holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Donatella?
- Donatella stars Elsa Martinelli, Gabriele Ferzetti, Walter Chiari, Aldo Fabrizi and Abbe Lane.
- When was Donatella released?
- Donatella was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.