8½

About 8½

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.

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel, HBO (Via Hulu), Max. Watch free on Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Federico Fellini

Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo, Claudia Cardinale, Rossella Falk

Produced by Cineriz