Where to watch Bitter Rice in Canada
Bitter Rice is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
About Bitter Rice
Bitter Rice is a 1949 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Giuseppe De Santis, starring Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano and Vittorio Gassman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 227 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bitter Rice in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Bitter Rice trailer
Overview
Francesca and Walter are two-bit criminals in Northern Italy, and, in an effort to avoid the police, Francesca joins a group of women rice workers. She meets the voluptuous peasant rice worker, Silvana, and the soon-to-be-discharged soldier, Marco. Walter follows her to the rice fields, and the four characters become involved in a complex plot involving robbery, love, and murder.
Top cast
Doris Dowling
Francesca
Silvana Mangano
Silvana
Vittorio Gassman
Walter
Raf Vallone
Marco
Checco Rissone
Aristide
Nico Pepe
Beppe
Adriana Sivieri
Celeste
Lia Corelli
Amelia
Maria Grazia Francia
Gabriella
Dedi Ristori
Anna
Anna Maestri
Irene
Mariemma Bardi
Gianna
Maria Capuzzo
Giulia
Isabella Zennaro
Rosa
Carlo Mazzarella
Gianetto
Attilio Dottesio
Radio Reporter (Uncredited)
Manlio Mannozzi
Alessandro (Uncredited)
Mariano Englen
Cesare
Antonio Nediani
Erminio
Ermanno Randi
Paolo
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bitter Rice in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Bitter Rice on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Bitter Rice on Netflix?+
Bitter Rice is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Bitter Rice?+
Bitter Rice has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in Bitter Rice?+
Bitter Rice stars Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Raf Vallone and Checco Rissone.
When did Bitter Rice come out?+
Bitter Rice is a 1949 movie directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
What genre is Bitter Rice?+
Bitter Rice is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed Bitter Rice?+
Bitter Rice was directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
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