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The Automobile

5.619711h 29mMovieTV MovieDrama

An ex-prostitute, feeling an emptiness in her life, decides to fill it by buying a car.

DirectorAlfredo Giannetti
WriterAlfredo Giannetti
ProducersGiovanni Bertolucci·Silvia D'Amico Bendicò

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Cast · Directed by Alfredo Giannetti

AMAnna Magnani
Anna Magnani
Anna
VCVittorio Caprioli
Vittorio Caprioli
Giggetto
CHChristian Hay
Christian Hay
Lou
DCDonato Castellaneta
Donato Castellaneta
Guidino
MJ
Milla Johansson
Woman by the restaurant entrance (uncredited)
RMRenato Malavasi
Renato Malavasi
Matteo
PLPupo De Luca
Pupo De Luca
Insegnante scuola guida
EGEttore Geri
Ettore Geri
Il tedesco
LZLuigi Zerbinati
Luigi Zerbinati
Il cameriere
AAAnna Lina Alberti
Anna Lina Alberti
"Lei"
FL
Francesca Lionti
La moglie del gitante

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The Automobile — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Automobile?

The Automobile isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on MovieMe. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Automobile on Netflix?

No, The Automobile is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on MovieMe.

Is The Automobile on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Automobile isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Automobile for free?

The Automobile isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on MovieMe.

Is there a sequel to The Automobile?

The Automobile is currently the latest film in the Tre donne.

Is there a prequel to The Automobile?

Yes — Tre donne - 1943: Un incontro (1971) comes before The Automobile in the Tre donne.

Is The Automobile part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Automobile is part of a trilogy, alongside Tre donne - La sciantosa (1971) and Tre donne - 1943: Un incontro (1971).

How many movies are in the Tre donne?

There are 3 films in the Tre donne: Tre donne - La sciantosa (1971), Tre donne - 1943: Un incontro (1971) and The Automobile (1971).