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Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
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- Where can I watch 8½ online?
- You can stream 8½ on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did 8½ come out?
- 8½ was released in 1963.
- What genre is 8½?
- 8½ is a drama film.
- How long is 8½?
- 8½ runs about 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- Who stars in 8½?
- 8½ stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claude Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, and Sandra Milo.
- How is 8½ rated?
- 8½ currently scores 8.1 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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