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Tea with Mussolini

1999Movie1 h 57 minPG

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic537.3Rotten Tomatoes64%76%

A moving, wholesome comedy movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

A story of civilized disobedience

In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.

Feels like

  • World War II
  • British expats
  • Italian Fascism
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Female friendship
  • Nostalgic
  • Historical Drama
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Cultured

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
Written by
John Mortimer, Franco Zeffirelli
Produced by
Frederick Muller, Riccardo Tozzi, Clive Parsons
Music by
Alessio Vlad, Stefano Arnaldi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 1999 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
March 25, 1999
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Russian
Made in
United Kingdom, Italy
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
69 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tea with Mussolini?"

Questions about Tea with Mussolini

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tea with Mussolini?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tea with Mussolini worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Tea with Mussolini okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Tea with Mussolini make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Tea with Mussolini plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.