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A Leap in the Dark

6.319801h 54mMovieDrama

Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a…

DirectorMarco Bellocchio
WritersPiero Natoli·Vincenzo Cerami
ProducersEnzo Porcelli·Anna Maria Clementelli

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Cast · Directed by Marco Bellocchio

MPMichel Piccoli
Michel Piccoli
Mauro Ponticelli
AAAnouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
Marta Ponticelli
MPMichele Placido
Michele Placido
Giovanni Sciabola
GBGisella Burinato
Gisella Burinato
Anna
APAntonio Piovanelli
Antonio Piovanelli
Quasimodo
AOAnna Orso
Anna Orso
Marilena
GSGiampaolo Saccarola
Giampaolo Saccarola
Insane Brother
APAdriana Pecorelli
Adriana Pecorelli
Sonia
FMFranca Maria De Monti
Franca Maria De Monti
PC
Paola Ciampi
Ponticelli's Mother
PBPier Giorgio Bellocchio
Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Giorgio
MPMario Prosperi
Mario Prosperi
Mario Ponticelli

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A Leap in the Dark — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Leap in the Dark?

A Leap in the Dark isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is A Leap in the Dark on Netflix?

No, A Leap in the Dark is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is A Leap in the Dark on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Leap in the Dark isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch A Leap in the Dark for free?

A Leap in the Dark isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Leap in the Dark?

A Leap in the Dark hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 3, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.