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8.119632h 19m15MovieDrama

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…

DirectorFederico Fellini
WritersFederico Fellini·Brunello Rondi
ProducerAngelo Rizzoli

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Cast · Directed by Federico Fellini

MMMarcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Guido Anselmi
CCClaudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia
AAAnouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
Luisa Anselmi
SMSandra Milo
Sandra Milo
Carla
RFRossella Falk
Rossella Falk
Rossella
BSBarbara Steele
Barbara Steele
Gloria Morin
MLMadeleine Lebeau
Madeleine Lebeau
Madeleine, the French Actress
CBCaterina Boratto
Caterina Boratto
Mysterious Lady
EGEddra Gale
Eddra Gale
La Saraghina
GAGuido Alberti
Guido Alberti
Pace, the Producer
MCMario Conocchia
Mario Conocchia
Conocchia, the Production Manager
BABruno Agostini
Bruno Agostini
Bruno, the Second Production Secretary

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More from Federico Fellini · Director

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8½ — streaming FAQ

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8½ is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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Yes — 8½ is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).