My Brilliant Friend Cast Guide and Watch Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to My Brilliant Friend, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Here's the full cast of My Brilliant Friend (2018) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this TV series. A friendship that defined a lifetime.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Alba Rohrwacher as Elena Greco; Irene Maiorino as Lila Cerullo; Fabrizio Gifuni as Nino Sarratore
About My Brilliant Friend
When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman immersed in a house full of books, turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their friendship.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch My Brilliant Friend?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of My Brilliant Friend?
Alba Rohrwacher as Elena Greco; Irene Maiorino as Lila Cerullo; Fabrizio Gifuni as Nino Sarratore
Is this My Brilliant Friend guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



