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Cinema Paradiso
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. With Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
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8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Cinema Paradiso.
MoviHero lists November 17, 1988 as the release date for Cinema Paradiso. Giuseppe Tornatore is the listed director. The listed cast includes Philippe Noiret as Alfredo, Jacques Perrin as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult), Marco Leonardi as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen), Salvatore Cascio as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 17, 1988
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime2h 4m
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
CastPhilippe Noiret as Alfredo, Jacques Perrin as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult), Marco Leonardi as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen), Salvatore Cascio as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Cinema Paradiso right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Cinema Paradiso runs 2h 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 5,056 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Cinema Paradiso
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“Nice comedy-drama about the youth at the small town of an Italian kid.”
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“Soulful Why did it had to end... The movie was like a breath of fresh air.Every thing about it was so refreshing and soulful that…”
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“When you think about cinematography, nowadays you usually think about digital cinematography.”
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“Magnificent. I saw this movie for the first time a good few years ago, but I only decided to talk about it now, after seeing…”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Giuseppe TornatoreDirector
Philippe NoiretAlfredo
Jacques PerrinSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco LeonardiSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore CascioSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese NanoElena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella AttiliMaria Di Vita (young)
Pupella MaggioMaria Di Vita (aged)
Brigitte FosseyElena Mendola (adult)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAlfredoAlfredo in Cinema Paradiso (1988), played by Philippe Noiret.Open character guide otherSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult) in Cinema Paradiso (1988), played by Jacques Perrin.Open character guide otherSalvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen) in Cinema Paradiso (1988), played by Marco Leonardi.Open character guide
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