The Boom (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1963, The Boom is a comedy film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Sweet-sour comedy on Italy's 1950s rage to get rich as fast as possible! The businessman wants to satisfy his wife's craving for luxury and a "respectable life" so he becomes heavily indebted. In desperation he agrees to sell a precious part of his body for a large sum of money. But just before the crucial operation he panics...
Who’s in it. The Boom stars Alberto Sordi as Giovanni Alberti, Gianna Maria Canale as Silvia Alberti, Ettore Geri as Mr. Bausetti and Elena Nicolai as Mrs. Bausetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Boom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boom (1963)?
- In CA, The Boom is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boom worth watching?
- The Boom holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Boom?
- The Boom stars Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai and Mariolina Bovo.
- When was The Boom released?
- The Boom was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.