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COMEDY . 1960 . 2h 56m . Italian . 8.0/10

La Dolce Vita_

Original: La dolce vita

"The world’s most talked about movie today!"

Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.

Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée
Box Office $19.6M
8.0/10
Rating
$19.6M
Box Office
2h 56m
Runtime
1960
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The world’s most talked about movie today!

Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.

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Cast
Marcello Mastroianni stars as Marcello Rubini in La Dolce Vita.
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Year context
La Dolce Vita was released 66 years ago in 1960.
Overview
Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling d...
La Dolce Vita is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 56m.

CAST (20)

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Rubini
Anita Ekberg
Anita Ekberg
Sylvia
Anouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
Maddalena
Yvonne Furneaux
Yvonne Furneaux
Emma
Magali Noël
Magali Noël
Fanny
Alain Cuny
Alain Cuny
Steiner
Annibale Ninchi
Annibale Ninchi
Marcello's father
Walter Santesso
Walter Santesso
Paparazzo
Valeria Ciangottini
Valeria Ciangottini
Paola
Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo
Ida Galli
Ida Galli
Debutante of the year
Audrey McDonald
Audrey McDonald
Jane
Polidor
Polidor
Pagliaccio
AD
Alain Dijon
Frankie Stout
Mino Doro
Mino Doro
Lover of Nadia
Giulio Girola
Giulio Girola
Police commissioner
Laura Betti
Laura Betti
Laura
Nico
Nico
Nico
D
Domino
CM
Carlo Musto
Transvestite

BOX OFFICE

$19.6M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
176 min (2h 56m)
Original Title
La dolce vita
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (2,000 votes)
Popularity
2
Box Office
$19,647,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is La Dolce Vita about?
Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
How long is La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita has a runtime of 176 minutes (2h 56m).
Who stars in La Dolce Vita?
The cast of La Dolce Vita includes Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux, Magali Noël.
How much did La Dolce Vita make at the box office?
La Dolce Vita earned $19,647,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 2,000 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Drama
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