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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Federico Fellini
Marcello Mastroianni
Guido Anselmi
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia
Anouk Aimée
Luisa Anselmi
Sandra Milo
Carla
Rossella Falk
Rossella
Barbara Steele
Gloria Morin
Madeleine Lebeau
Madeleine, the French Actress
Caterina Boratto
Mysterious Lady
Eddra Gale
La Saraghina
Guido Alberti
Pace, the Producer
Mario Conocchia
Conocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno Agostini
Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
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8½ — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams 8½?
8½ is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is 8½ on Netflix?
No, 8½ is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.
Is 8½ on Amazon Prime Video?
8½ isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch 8½ for free?
8½ is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Shout! Factory TV in United States.
Is 8½ based on a true story?
Yes — 8½ is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).