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A Simple Story

6.819911h 31mMovieDrama

After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.

DirectorEmidio Greco
WritersAndrea Barbata·Emidio Greco
ProducerClaudio Bonivento

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

A Simple Story isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Emidio Greco

GVGian Maria Volonté
Gian Maria Volonté
Carmelo Franzò
EFEnnio Fantastichini
Ennio Fantastichini
Commissario
RTRicky Tognazzi
Ricky Tognazzi
Brigadiere Lepri
MDMassimo Dapporto
Massimo Dapporto
Questore
MGMassimo Ghini
Massimo Ghini
Il rappresentante di medicinali
PGPaolo Graziosi
Paolo Graziosi
Colonnello dei Carabinieri
GFGianluca Favilla
Gianluca Favilla
Il procuratore
GTGianmarco Tognazzi
Gianmarco Tognazzi
Figlio di Roccella
OAOmero Antonutti
Omero Antonutti
Padre Cricco
TSTony Sperandeo
Tony Sperandeo
Il primo agente
MMMacha Méril
Macha Méril
La vedova del Roccella
GAGiovanni Alamia
Giovanni Alamia
Il secondo agente

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A Simple Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Simple Story?

A Simple Story isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is A Simple Story on Netflix?

No, A Simple Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Simple Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Simple Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Simple Story for free?

A Simple Story isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.