Bicycle Thieves (1948)
A desperate father and his young son comb post-war Rome, searching for the bicycle that offers their only hope.
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
How intense is Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Bicycle Thieves feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittymelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Bicycle Thieves
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Is Bicycle Thieves for you?
Is Bicycle Thieves scary?
No. Bicycle Thieves is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bicycle Thieves gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Bicycle Thieves sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves is streaming on Prime Video, Max, Criterion and Kanopy.
Does Bicycle Thieves have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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