The Boom poster
Where to stream

The Boom

6.919631h 29mMovieComedy

Sweet-sour comedy on Italy's 1950s rage to get rich as fast as possible! The businessman wants to satisfy his wife's craving for luxury and a "respectable life" so he becomes heavily indebted. In desperation he agrees to sell a precious…

DirectorVittorio De Sica
WriterCesare Zavattini
ProducerDino De Laurentiis

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vittorio De Sica

ASAlberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
GCGianna Maria Canale
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
EGEttore Geri
Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
EN
Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
MB
Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
GC
Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
SV
Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
SMSandro Merli
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi
MBMaria Grazia Buccella
Maria Grazia Buccella
JKJohn Karlsen
John Karlsen
AV
Alfio Vita
AM
Antonio Mambretti

More from Alberto Sordi · Lead actor

I Vitelloni
I Vitelloni
1953 · 7.7
The Widower
The Widower
1959 · 7.4
Lo scocciatore
Lo scocciatore
1953 · 6.6
The Witches
The Witches
1967 · 6.0
Too Much
Too Much
1986 · 6.5
The Misery of Mr. Travet
The Misery of Mr. Travet
1945 · 5.9
The Couples
The Couples
1970 · 6.9
Incontri proibiti
Incontri proibiti
1998 · 5.1
Medicine Italian Style
Medicine Italian Style
1969 · 6.5
I promessi sposi
I promessi sposi
1989 · 7.1
See all fromAlberto Sordi

More from Gianna Maria Canale · Co-star actress

Napoleon
Napoleon
1955 · 6.3
Double Cross
Double Cross
1951 · 6.7
The Warrior and the Slave Girl
The Warrior and the Slave Girl
1958 · 6.7
Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti
Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti
1977 · 9.0
Colossus and the Amazon Queen
Colossus and the Amazon Queen
1960 · 4.8
Il coraggio
Il coraggio
1955 · 6.6
The Sword and the Cross
The Sword and the Cross
1956 · 5.4
Hercules
Hercules
1958 · 5.1
The Adventures of Scaramouche
The Adventures of Scaramouche
1963 · 5.9
O Caçula do Barulho
O Caçula do Barulho
1949 · 9.0
See all fromGianna Maria Canale

More from Vittorio De Sica · Director

Bicycle Thieves
Bicycle Thieves
1948 · 8.2
Two Women
Two Women
1960 · 7.8
Sunflower
Sunflower
1970 · 7.5
Boccaccio '70
Boccaccio '70
1962 · 6.9
The Witches
The Witches
1967 · 6.0
The Couples
The Couples
1970 · 6.9
Shoeshine
Shoeshine
1946 · 7.8
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · 7.9
Red Roses
Red Roses
1940 · 8.0
Woman Times Seven
Woman Times Seven
1967 · 6.3
See all fromVittorio De Sica

More like this

Talcum Powder
Talcum Powder
1982 · 6.8
Neapolitan Turk
Neapolitan Turk
1953 · 7.3
Gentlemen Are Born
Gentlemen Are Born
1960 · 7.0
Totòtruffa '62
Totòtruffa '62
1961 · 7.6
The Widower
The Widower
1959 · 7.4
Long Live the Seal
Long Live the Seal
1982 · 6.5
Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
1956 · 7.6
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare
1961 · 6.7
Complexes
Complexes
1965 · 7.0
Fantozzi: White Collar Blues
Fantozzi: White Collar Blues
1975 · 7.8
Poverty and Nobility
Poverty and Nobility
1954 · 8.0
Infelici e contenti
Infelici e contenti
1992 · 5.9

The Boom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boom?

The Boom isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Boom on Netflix?

No, The Boom is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Boom on Amazon Prime Video?

The Boom isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Boom for free?

The Boom isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.