Roma

Roma

The fall of the Roman Empire 1931-1972.

Directed by Federico Fellini

Produced by Les Productions Artistes Associés, Ultra Film

1972120 min7.3 / 10

A sprawling, visually sumptuous impressionistic collage of Rome's decay and vitality, blending autobiographical observation with surreal social commentary.

A virtually plotless, gaudy, impressionistic portrait of Rome through the eyes of one of its most famous citizens.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Roma one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.

  • Does Roma end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Roma scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Roma sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Roma violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Roma easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

Written about

88/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Roma, and what each one shares →

Like Roma

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Roma

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Roma, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Roma, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Roma, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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