La Dolce Vita Review (1960) — 91% Celluloid Score
Directed by Federico Fellini · 1960 ·
Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?
Yes. La Dolce Vita (1960) earns a 91% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (83%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Das süße Leben A Doce Vida 甘い生活 달콤한 인생 甜蜜的生活 甜蜜生活 Tatlı Hayat
🏆 1 award win — Won Best Production, David di Donatello 1961
Cineriz Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (98/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?
Yes — La Dolce Vita earns a 91% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Fellini's portrait of modern fame invented the paparazzi era and still defines Italian cinema abroad.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (83%).
What is La Dolce Vita about?
A gossip columnist drifts through Rome's decadent elite parties, searching for meaning amid celebrity, sin, and spiritual emptiness.
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Critic Reviews
La Dolce Vita (1960) Review: Rome's Glittering Emptiness
★★★★½
La Dolce Vita is Federico Fellini's Palme d'Or-winning portrait of a Roman gossip columnist adrift among celebrities and parties, still dazzling and unsettling.
Yes. It is one of the essential films of modern cinema, best for patient viewers ready to drift with an episodic, nearly three-hour tour of glamour and despair.
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La Dolce Vita: frequently asked questions
Is La Dolce Vita worth watching?
Yes. La Dolce Vita (1960) has a Celluloid Score of 91%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch La Dolce Vita?
Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).
What is La Dolce Vita rated?
La Dolce Vita is rated NR in the United States, 12A in the UK and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita is directed by Federico Fellini and stars Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée.
What is the Metascore for La Dolce Vita?
Metacritic's Metascore for La Dolce Vita is 98 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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