Divorce Italian Style

1h 44m · 1961 · Directed by Pietro Germi · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Divorce Italian Style (1961) runs 1h 44m, directed by Pietro Germi. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.

Genres: Comedy, Crime

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)