A Special Day (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1977, A Special Day is a drama and romance film directed by Ettore Scola, running about 106 minutes. “A special film about two special people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Rome, fascist supporter Emanuele attends a parade commemorating Adolf Hitler's historic meeting with Italian leader Benito Mussolini, leaving his apolitical wife, Antonietta, to tend to household duties. Antonietta encounters a man, Gabriele, who appears surprisingly nonplussed by the political event. Over the course of the day, the two forge a close friendship that will forever change their perceptions of life, love and politics.
Who’s in it. A Special Day stars Sophia Loren as Antonietta Taberi, Marcello Mastroianni as Gabriele, John Vernon as Emanuele Taberi and Françoise Berd as Concierge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Special Day sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Special Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Special Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Special Day (1977)?
- In US, A Special Day is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Special Day worth watching?
- A Special Day holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Special Day?
- A Special Day stars Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon, Françoise Berd and Patrizia Basso.
- When was A Special Day released?
- A Special Day was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.