Movie
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
Il Sorpasso is available to stream on Kanopy and The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
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 about Il Sorpasso
Cast
Vittorio GassmanBruno Cortona
Jean-Louis TrintignantRoberto Mariani
Catherine SpaakLilli Cortona
Claudio GoraDanilo Borelli 'Bibi'
Luciana AngiolilloGianna Cortona
Linda SiniZia Lidia
Franca PoleselloMoglie del commendatoreCredits
- Directed by
- Dino Risi
- Written by
- Ruggero Maccari, Ettore Scola, Dino Risi, Ruggero Maccari, Ettore Scola, Dino Risi
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Box office
- $1.9M
Production
- Fair FilmItaly
- Incei FilmItaly
- Sancro FilmItaly
