8.2IMDb193k votes
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
With Lamberto Maggiorani · Enzo Staiola · Lianella Carell
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
An unemployed man searches war-torn Rome for his stolen bicycle, essential for keeping his new job.
the plot
contains spoilers
- antonio finds work hanging posters in war-torn rome
- antonio's bicycle, essential for his work, gets stolen on his first day
- antonio searches the city for the thief with the help of his son
- antonio's job is doomed unless he can find his stolen bicycle
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- 18 wins & 1 nomination total.
where to watch
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