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The Day of the Owl

7.119681h 48mMovieDramaCrime

Set in Sicily, this violent crime drama tells the tale of an Italian cop who heads to a small island town to look into the death of a construction supplier. Once there he is shocked by the influence the Mafia has over the people and even himself.

DirectorDamiano Damiani
WritersUgo Pirro·Damiano Damiani
ProducersErmanno Donati·Luigi Carpentieri

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Cast · Directed by Damiano Damiani

FNFranco Nero
Franco Nero
Captain Bellodi
CCClaudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Rosa Nicolosi
LCLee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Don Mariano Arena
TCTano Cimarosa
Tano Cimarosa
Zecchinetta
NPNehemiah Persoff
Nehemiah Persoff
Pizzuco
SRSerge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani
Parrinieddu
EBEnnio Balbo
Ennio Balbo
Mobster #1 at Banquet
UDUgo D'Alessio
Ugo D'Alessio
Mobster #2 at Banquet
FC
Fred Coplan
The Brigadier
GPGiovanni Pallavicino
Giovanni Pallavicino
The Marshal of the Carabinieri
LMLaura De Marchi
Laura De Marchi
Don Mariano's Daughter
BMBrizio Montinaro
Brizio Montinaro
The Marshal's Son

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The Day of the Owl — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Day of the Owl?

The Day of the Owl is streaming on Philo, OVID and Eternal Family in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Day of the Owl on Netflix?

No, The Day of the Owl is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and OVID.

Is The Day of the Owl on Amazon Prime Video?

The Day of the Owl 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 The Day of the Owl for free?

The Day of the Owl is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Darkroom in United States.