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8½

“A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!”

8.119632h 19mDrama
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8½ is a 1963 drama film, running 2h 19m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

15 age rating2h 19mDrama

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1963-02-14
Runtime
2h 19m
Genres
Drama
Director
Federico Fellini
Original language
Italian
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.1 / 10 · 2,623 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

Cast

14 names
Marcello MastroianniGuido Anselmi
Claudia CardinaleClaudia
Anouk AiméeLuisa Anselmi
Sandra MiloCarla
Rossella FalkRossella
Barbara SteeleGloria Morin
Madeleine LebeauMadeleine, the French Actress
Caterina BorattoMysterious Lady
Eddra GaleLa Saraghina
Guido AlbertiPace, the Producer
Mario ConocchiaConocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno AgostiniBruno, the Second Production Secretary
Cesarino Miceli PicardiCesarino, the Production Supervisor
Jean RougeulCarini, the Film Critic

Questions about 8½

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Where can I watch 8½ in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, 8½ is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is 8½ suitable for children?

8½ is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is 8½ on PelisPlus UK?

8½ has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is 8½ about?

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their…

How long is 8½?

8½ runs for 2h 19m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the 8½ trailer?

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