How to watch Parthenope
When and where is Parthenope playing?

Acclaimed Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino’s latest movie Parthenope is now playing. But where, is a key question many movie fans may be asking. We’re here to help with that, giving you all the information you need on how to watch Parthenope right now.
Sorrentino is best known for his Oscar-winning movie The Great Beauty, the Michael Caine-led movie Youth, creating the TV series The New Pope and his 2021 movie The Hand of God.
Whether you are a fan of Sorrentino’s work or are looking to give it a try for the first time with Parthenope, here’s what you need to know about when, where and how to watch it.
How to watch Parthenope in movie theaters
Parthenope is no longer playing in US movie theaters. However, for those in the UK the movie is slated to premiere in cinemas there on May 2.
To find out exactly when and where Parthenope is playing near you, check out Fandango. The site (or app) shows you all of the locations in your area where the movie is playing, as well as available showtimes. You can also purchase your ticket directly from the site.
If you’re a frequent moviegoer with a favorite theater, you may want to look into movie theater subscriptions and memberships. These programs, offered by a number of US and UK movie theater chains, allow moviegoers to get free, discounted or monthly allotment of movie tickets, as well as deals on concessions and other perks.
Is Parthenope streaming?
Parthenope is now available to buy or rent via digital on-demand platforms, including on Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
There is no details yet on Parthenope’s streaming. We expect that in the US its streamer should be Max, as that’s where recent A24 movies have made their streaming debuts).
We’ll update this page as Parthenope’s streaming plans are revealed.
What else to know about Parthenope
Written and directed by Sorrentino, here is the official synopsis for Parthenope:
“Parthenope, born in the sea of Naples in 1950, searches for happiness over the long summers of her youth, falling in love with her home city and its many memorable characters.”
The role of Parthenope is played by newcomer Celeste Della Porta, while other members of the cast include Stefania Sandrelli, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Isabella Ferrari, Silvia Degrandi, Lorenzo Gleijeses, Daniele Rienzo, Dario Aita, Marlon Joubert, Alfonso Santagata, Biagio Izzo, Peppe Lanzetta and Gary Oldman.
(FYI, the movie is primarily in Italian).
Read WTW's Parthenope review, but you can see what other critics are saying about the movie on Rotten Tomatoes.
Watch the Parthenope trailer directly below to get a sneak peek:
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Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Letterboxd to keep up with what I'm watching.
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