Beautiful

Name: Beautiful
Genre: Drama
Released: 1952-01-01
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari, Tina Apicella, Gastone Renzelli, Tecla Scarano

Bellissima

1952| 1h 49m| IMDb 7.1

Beautiful (1952) is currently streaming in the UK on Movieitaly+. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama

A memorable film by the master of Italian neorealism, Luchino Visconti, with the Oscar-winning actress Anna Magnani. Maddalena Cecconi is a young mother from the lower class determined to get her beautiful daughter Maria engaged in the movie that is going to be shoot in Cinecittà. A masterpiece about Post-War Italy, dreams and illusions.

Director: Luchino Visconti