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HBO Max Amazon Channel
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HBO Max
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Plex Channel
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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Federico Fellini
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Marcello Mastroianni
Guido Anselmi
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Claudia Cardinale
Claudia
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Anouk Aimée
Luisa Anselmi
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Sandra Milo
Carla
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Rossella Falk
Rossella
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Barbara Steele
Gloria Morin
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Madeleine Lebeau
Madeleine, the French Actress
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Caterina Boratto
Mysterious Lady
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Eddra Gale
La Saraghina
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Guido Alberti
Pace, the Producer
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Mario Conocchia
Conocchia, the Production Manager
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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, Criterion Channel and Kanopy 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).