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    Italian Movies

    The 40 most popular italian movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    TMDB4.3
    FF5.0

    The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    1966 · 2h 41m

    country: United States

    While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.

    Life Is Beautiful
    TMDB4.2

    Life Is Beautiful

    1997 · 1h 56m

    country: Italy

    A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.

    Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot
    TMDB2.5

    Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot

    1979 · 1h 47m

    country: Italy

    A lusty young woman decides to use her sexual powers to "tame" the evil and murderous Dr. Jekyll.

    Angels & Demons
    TMDB3.4

    Angels & Demons

    2009 · 2h 19m

    country: Italy

    Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

    Once Upon a Time in the West
    TMDB4.1
    FF5.0

    Once Upon a Time in the West

    1968 · 2h 46m

    country: Italy

    As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

    Love Me Love Me
    TMDB3.0

    Love Me Love Me

    2026 · 1h 39m

    country: Italy

    After her brother's death, June moves to Milan for a fresh start, finding comfort in Will, the perfect honor student at her new international school. But when his troubled best friend James—hiding a dangerous life in clandestine MMA fights—sparks a rivalry that quickly turns into irresistible attraction, June must choose between safety and a love that upends everything she thought she wanted.

    Malena
    TMDB3.8

    Malena

    2000 · 1h 48m

    country: Italy

    12-year-old Renato experiences three significant events on the same day: the beginning of the Second World War, getting a bike, and witnessing the arrival of the gorgeous Malèna. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed dead, and, through his soul, we see his love for her.

    Cannibal Holocaust
    TMDB3.1

    Cannibal Holocaust

    1980 · 1h 36m

    country: Colombia

    A New York University professor returns from a rescue mission to the Amazon rainforest with the footage shot by a lost team of documentarians who were making a film about the area's local cannibal tribes.

    Ferrari
    TMDB3.2
    FF4.0

    Ferrari

    2023 · 2h 11m

    country: United States

    Set during the summer of 1957. Ex-racecar driver, Enzo Ferrari, is in crisis. Bankruptcy stalks the company he and his wife, Laura, built from nothing ten years earlier. Their tempestuous marriage struggles with the mourning for one son and the acknowledgement of another.

    The Dreamers
    TMDB3.6

    The Dreamers

    2003 · 1h 55m

    country: France

    When Isabelle and Theo invite Matthew to stay with them, what begins as a casual friendship ripens into a sensual voyage of discovery and desire in which nothing is off limits and everything is possible.

    Cinema Paradiso
    TMDB4.2

    Cinema Paradiso

    1988 · 2h 4m

    country: Italy

    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.

    Ace
    TMDB3.1

    Ace

    1981 · 1h 30m

    country: Italy

    Asso (Ace), the best poker-player in town, was killed in his wedding night, because he won too much against a bad loser. In the "final" game in heaven the clerk on duty also lost, so Asso can come back to this world as a ghost to search for a good man for his wife (widow). Who is good enough for the wife of Asso ?

    A Fistful of Dollars
    TMDB3.9

    A Fistful of Dollars

    1964 · 1h 39m

    country: Germany

    The Man With No Name enters the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among the three Rojo brothers and sheriff John Baxter. When a regiment of Mexican soldiers bearing gold intended to pay for new weapons is waylaid by the Rojo brothers, the stranger inserts himself into the middle of the long-simmering battle, selling false information to both sides for his own benefit.

    For a Few Dollars More
    TMDB4.0

    For a Few Dollars More

    1965 · 2h 12m

    country: Germany

    Two bounty hunters both pursue the brutal and sadistic bandit, El Indio, who has a large bounty on his head.

    The Ape Woman
    TMDB3.6

    The Ape Woman

    1964 · 1h 32m

    country: France

    A modest Neapolitan man meets a young woman with excessive hairiness. He exhibits her at fairs and marries her. It is after marriage that he receives a tempting offer from a French manager.

    Baby Love
    TMDB1.5

    Baby Love

    1979 · 1h 29m

    country: Unknown

    A queen has a stepdaughter named Baby Love, whom she wants to sell as a bride to the highest bidder. Four individuals present themselves to the castle to contribute to a kind of auction, but the girl, route to all sexual experiences while still a virgin, prefers to set out and lose virginity with a young knife thrower who is, incidentally, also the queen's lover. Kidnapped, finally, by an actor of avant-garde theater, Baby Love chooses to live with him in a hermitage, while mother and buyers remain with egg on the face?

    The Cousin
    TMDB2.7

    The Cousin

    1974 · 1h 30m

    country: Italy

    Italian coming of age story about two cousins, Enzo and Agata, told in three stages.

    The Last Emperor
    TMDB3.8

    The Last Emperor

    1987 · 2h 43m

    country: China

    A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

    Provocation
    TMDB2.7

    Provocation

    1995 · 1h 27m

    country: Italy

    Passions run wildly amok at Carlo's country inn as his wife, Amelia, fantasizes about an affair with a guest, while his grandson Gianni spies on him to learn the secrets of love. And when Carlo's sexy cousin Marilinda comes to stay, everybody sits up and takes notice.

    The Name of the Rose
    TMDB3.7

    The Name of the Rose

    1986 · 2h 10m

    country: France

    14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

    Africa Blood and Guts
    TMDB3.1

    Africa Blood and Guts

    1966 · 2h 18m

    country: Italy

    A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.

    That Malicious Age
    TMDB3.2

    That Malicious Age

    1975 · 1h 30m

    country: Italy

    Gardener Napoleone takes a job in a southern-Italian villa and quickly finds himself embroiled in a menage-a-trois with Paola and her mother, which soon leads to sex, death and mayhem.

    Nest of Vipers
    TMDB2.5

    Nest of Vipers

    1978 · 1h 45m

    country: Italy

    A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.

    The Secret
    TMDB2.0

    The Secret

    1990 · 1h 50m

    country: Italy

    Lucia (Natassja Kinski) is a volatile, exciteable young woman. She forms a romance with Carlo (Stefano Dionisi), who is somewhat callow and is very skittish. Their romance is not an easy one, but they are assisted in coping with its ups and downs by their mutual friendship with Franco (Franco Citti), an older, wiser and more stable man.

    Long Live the Seal
    TMDB3.2

    Long Live the Seal

    1982 · 1h 32m

    country: Italy

    Andrea, a nice girl, move from Veneto (north of Italy) to Roma. She is employed as a nurse in a medical practice. She soon is involved in a never-ending game of misunderstanding, couples exchange, sexual seductions.

    Point Break
    TMDB3.0

    Point Break

    2015 · 1h 54m

    country: Germany

    A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

    Bagnomaria
    TMDB2.9

    Bagnomaria

    1999 · 1h 26m

    country: Italy

    In Pietrasanta all are excited for the annual party of summer end. Here we find four characters: Merigo, a naive guy passionate of bike; Pierre, son of the mayor; Simone, a pestiferous kid; Mario, lifeguard of "Bagnomaria".

    Black Maid
    TMDB2.3

    Black Maid

    1976 · 1h 39m

    country: Italy

    Major Galeazzo, Chancellor Enea, the goalkeeper Placido, journalist Antenor and others living in a building of the city. All are drawn to the morbid fascination of Mariolina, exuberant waitress Venetian. But soon Aminta, maid of color, dispossess irreparably.

    Lola's Secret
    TMDB3.5

    Lola's Secret

    1984 · 1h 28m

    country: Italy

    A young man's dreams come true when the sexy new maid seduces him. But she has a secret that leads to trouble.

    The Return
    TMDB3.3

    The Return

    2024 · 1h 56m

    country: Greece

    After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

    Dawn of the Dead
    TMDB3.7
    FF4.0

    Dawn of the Dead

    1978 · 2h 7m

    country: Italy

    During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.

    Youth
    TMDB3.5

    Youth

    2015 · 2h 5m

    country: Italy

    Two lifelong friends bond whilst vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena, Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda. And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy, an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance?

    Priceless Beauty
    TMDB1.6

    Priceless Beauty

    1988 · 1h 37m

    country: Italy

    A rock-star who stopped singing after the death of his brother finds a female genie in a vase. She tries to help him live again.

    Caligula
    TMDB3.0

    Caligula

    1979 · 2h 36m

    country: Italy

    After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

    Madness
    TMDB2.6

    Madness

    1980 · 1h 29m

    country: Italy

    An escaped convicted murderer invades the cottage of a man, his wife and the wife's sister, whereupon he proceeds to torment this already dysfunctional trio with rape and violence.

    Parthenope
    TMDB3.3

    Parthenope

    2024 · 2h 17m

    country: France

    Parthenope, born in the sea near Naples in 1950, is beautiful, enigmatic, and intelligent. She is shamelessly courted by many. However, beauty comes at a cost.

    They Call Me Trinity
    TMDB3.8

    They Call Me Trinity

    1970 · 1h 55m

    country: Italy

    The simple story has the pair coming to the rescue of peace-loving Mormons when land-hungry Major Harriman sends his bullies to harass them into giving up their fertile valley. Trinity and Bambino manage to save the Mormons and send the bad guys packing with slapstick humor instead of excessive violence, saving the day.

    Playing with Love
    TMDB2.6

    Playing with Love

    1977 · 1h 34m

    country: Italy

    Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.

    La Dolce Vita
    TMDB4.0

    La Dolce Vita

    1960 · 2h 54m

    country: France

    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.

    Last Tango in Paris
    TMDB3.4

    Last Tango in Paris

    1972 · 2h 9m

    country: France

    A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.

    About Italian Movies

    Italian cinema

    Italian cinema runs from the neorealists working in bombed-out postwar streets to Fellini's spectacle, the Spaghetti Western, and the lurid giallo thrillers that shaped modern horror. Few national cinemas have exported this many distinct genres.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1960–2026
    Best reviewed
    The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (8.5)
    Most common genres
    Drama, Comedy, Romance

    Common questions

    What are the best Italian movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Life Is Beautiful, and Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Italian movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
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