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Il Sorpasso Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to Il Sorpasso, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Il Sorpasso (1962) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Vittorio Gassman as Bruno Cortona; Jean-Louis Trintignant as Roberto Mariani; Catherine Spaak as Lilli Cortona; Claudio Gora as Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'; Luciana Angiolillo as Gianna Cortona; Linda Sini as Zia Lidia; Franca Polesello as Moglie del commendatore; Bruna Simionato as Zia Enrica

About Il Sorpasso

Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.

More like Il Sorpasso

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Il Sorpasso?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Il Sorpasso?

Vittorio Gassman as Bruno Cortona; Jean-Louis Trintignant as Roberto Mariani; Catherine Spaak as Lilli Cortona; Claudio Gora as Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'; Luciana Angiolillo as Gianna Cortona; Linda Sini as Zia Lidia; Franca Polesello as Moglie del commendatore; Bruna Simionato as Zia Enrica

Is this Il Sorpasso guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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