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Movie · 1948 · 110 min

Difficult Years (1948)

Original title: Anni difficili

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7.8/10 · 26 votes
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Difficult Years is a 1948 movie (Drama). Difficult Years was directed by Luigi Zampa. Difficult Years runs 110 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.8/10 from 26 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Difficult Years in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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

Amazon Prime Video 3 countries

Italy, San Marino, Vatican City

CG TV STREAMING 1 countries

Italy

MYmovies One 1 countries

Italy

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 1 countries

Italy

Plot

Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.

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Tags

#italy#fascist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Difficult Years?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Difficult Years in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Difficult Years?

The main cast of Difficult Years includes Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti and Delia Scala.

Who directed Difficult Years?

Difficult Years was directed by Luigi Zampa.

When was Difficult Years released?

Difficult Years was released on December 28, 1948.

How long is Difficult Years?

Difficult Years runs 110 minutes.

Is Difficult Years worth watching?

Difficult Years has an average rating of 7.8/10 from 26 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Difficult Years?

If you enjoyed Difficult Years, try The Conformist, The Bad Poet, Paisan and 1900.

Is Difficult Years on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. Difficult Years is on Amazon Prime Video in: Italy, San Marino and Vatican City.

Is Difficult Years on CG TV STREAMING?

Not in United States right now. Difficult Years is on CG TV STREAMING in: Italy.

Is Difficult Years on MYmovies One?

Not in United States right now. Difficult Years is on MYmovies One in: Italy.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·