Movie

Ernesto

★ 5.8(22)19791h 38m

Ernesto is streaming on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and CG TV STREAMING. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: Salvatore Samperi
Release date: 1979-01-12
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Albatros Filmproduktion

About Ernesto

Ernesto is a 1979 movie in the Drama, Music and Romance genres, directed by Salvatore Samperi, starring Martin Halm, Michele Placido and Virna Lisi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ernesto in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ernesto is a young Italian Jew of the early 1900s who works in his uncle's factory in Trieste. Not entirely secure with his sexual orientation, Ernesto enters into an affair with one of his uncle's employees.

Cast

Martin Halm

Ernesto

Michele Placido

The man

Virna Lisi

Ernesto's Mother

Turi Ferro

Carlo Wilder

Lara Wendel

Ilio / Rachele

Gisela Hahn

Signora Luzzato, Mother of Ilio and Rachele

Stefano Madia

Ernesto's friend Andrea

Francisco Marsó

Uncle Giovanni

Miranda Nocelli

Prostitute Sandra

Concha Velasco

Aunt Regina

Renato Salvatori

Cesco

Marco Guadagno

Ilio (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

male homosexuality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ernesto in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Ernesto on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and CG TV STREAMING.

Is Ernesto on Netflix?+

Ernesto is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One.

How long is Ernesto?+

Ernesto has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Ernesto?+

Ernesto stars Martin Halm, Michele Placido, Virna Lisi, Turi Ferro and Lara Wendel.

When did Ernesto come out?+

Ernesto is a 1979 movie directed by Salvatore Samperi.

What genre is Ernesto?+

Ernesto is Drama, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Ernesto?+

Ernesto was directed by Salvatore Samperi.