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Movie · 1946 · 91 min

Shoeshine (1946)

Original title: Sciuscià

7.8/10 · 284 votes
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Shoeshine is a 1946 movie (Drama). Shoeshine was directed by Vittorio De Sica. Shoeshine runs 91 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.8/10 from 284 viewers. In United States, you can watch Shoeshine on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

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Streaming services that carry Shoeshine, and the countries where you can watch it:

filmfriend 3 countries

Austria, Switzerland, Germany

LINE TV 2 countries

Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan

Acontra Plus 1 countries

Spain

Acontra Plus Amazon Channel 1 countries

Spain

Tivify 1 countries

Spain

HBO Max Amazon Channel 1 countries 📍

United States

HBO Max 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

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.

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Tags

#fortune teller#rome, italy#italy#black market#juvenile prison#orphan#juvenile delinquent#post world war ii#military police#shoeshine boy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shoeshine?

In United States, you can watch Shoeshine on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

Who stars in Shoeshine?

The main cast of Shoeshine includes Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi and Emilio Cigoli.

Who directed Shoeshine?

Shoeshine was directed by Vittorio De Sica.

When was Shoeshine released?

Shoeshine was released on April 27, 1946.

How long is Shoeshine?

Shoeshine runs 91 minutes.

Is Shoeshine worth watching?

Shoeshine has an average rating of 7.8/10 from 284 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Shoeshine?

If you enjoyed Shoeshine, try The Professor, The Valachi Papers, The Conspiracy of Torture and Don't Be Bad.

Is Shoeshine on filmfriend?

Not in United States right now. Shoeshine is on filmfriend in: Austria, Switzerland and Germany.

Is Shoeshine on LINE TV?

Not in United States right now. Shoeshine is on LINE TV in: Hong Kong SAR China and Taiwan.

Is Shoeshine on Acontra Plus?

Not in United States right now. Shoeshine is on Acontra Plus in: Spain.

How much did Shoeshine make at the box office?

Shoeshine grossed $17,480 worldwide.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·