The Moralist (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, The Moralist is a comedy film directed by Giorgio Bianchi, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The newly appointed head of a censorship board uses his uncompromising stance against everything "immoral" – from nudity in movies to nightclubs – to hide a rather unseemly double life.
Who’s in it. The Moralist stars Alberto Sordi as Agostino, Vittorio De Sica as O.I.M.P. President, Maria Perschy as Monique and Franco Fabrizi as Giovanni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Moralist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moralist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moralist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moralist (1959)?
- In US, The Moralist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Moralist worth watching?
- The Moralist holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moralist?
- The Moralist stars Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Maria Perschy, Franco Fabrizi and Christiane Nielsen.
- When was The Moralist released?
- The Moralist was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.