Movie

Io Capitano

★ 7.8(818)20232h 1m

Io Capitano is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Io Capitano

🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: Matteo Garrone
Release date: 2023-09-07
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: Italian
Budget: $13,272,819
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Archimede

Io Capitano — trailer

About Io Capitano

Io Capitano is a 2023 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Matteo Garrone, starring Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall and Issaka Sawadogo. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 818 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Io Capitano in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.

Cast

Seydou Sarr

Seydou

Moustapha Fall

Moussa

Issaka Sawadogo

Martin

Hichem Yacoubi

Ahmed

Doodou Sagna

Charlatan

Khady Sy

Seydou's Mother

Venus Gueye

Seydou's Sister

Cheick Oumar Diaw

Sisko

Joe Lassana

Passport Man

Mamadou Sani

Police Officer at Niger Border

Bamar Kane

Bouba

Beatrice Gnonko

Flying Woman

Themes & keywords

africaeuropemigrationsenegalmigrantdakar

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Io Capitano in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Io Capitano on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

Is Io Capitano on Netflix?+

Io Capitano is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is Io Capitano?+

Io Capitano has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Io Capitano?+

Io Capitano stars Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi and Doodou Sagna.

When did Io Capitano come out?+

Io Capitano is a 2023 movie directed by Matteo Garrone.

What genre is Io Capitano?+

Io Capitano is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Io Capitano?+

Io Capitano was directed by Matteo Garrone.