Quick Info
- Year
- 1963
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Duration
- 139 min
- Language
- IT
- Country
- IT
External Ratings
IMDb8.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes81%
📺 Where to Watch
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8½
Our Rating
8.2/10
8.2/10
8.3/10
8.1/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
Overview
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 relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.2
Acting
8.3
Direction
8.1
Cinematography
7.9
Music
7.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
