Shoeshine

1h 31m · 1946 · Directed by Vittorio De Sica · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Shoeshine (1946) runs 1h 31m, directed by Vittorio De Sica. 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.

Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.

Genres: Drama

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