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Under the Tuscan Sun

2003Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic527.4Rotten Tomatoes62%78%

An uplifting, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Life offers you a thousand chances ... all you have to do is take one.

Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old professor and writer from San Francisco, decides to take a tour of Tuscany following a difficult divorce. After impulsively buying a run-down villa in the Italian countryside, she begins to piece her life back together in unexpected ways.

Feels like

  • Romantic Escape
  • Tuscan Scenery
  • Self-Discovery
  • Heartwarming
  • Travel & Lifestyle
  • Finding New Beginnings
  • Charming & Optimistic
  • Italian Culture

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Audrey Wells
Written by
Audrey Wells, Frances Mayes
Produced by
Audrey Wells, Tom Sternberg
Music by
Christophe Beck

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Facts

September 20, 2003 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
September 20, 2003
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$59 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

The Film of the Book, Fag Hag, Maligned Mixed Marriage +9

  • The Film of the Book
  • Fag Hag
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage
  • Bookends
  • Accidental Adultery
  • Right Through His Pants
  • Shout-Out
  • Jerkass
  • Big Fancy House
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Spaghetti and Gondolas
  • Gilligan Cut

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Under the Tuscan Sun?"

Questions about Under the Tuscan Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Under the Tuscan Sun?

Starz

In the United States, Under the Tuscan Sun streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Under the Tuscan Sun worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Under the Tuscan Sun okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Under the Tuscan Sun good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Under the Tuscan Sun make me laugh?

A touch

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

Was Under the Tuscan Sun a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$59 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $59 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Under the Tuscan Sun use?

The Film of the BookFag HagMaligned Mixed MarriageBookendsAccidental AdulteryRight Through His PantsShout-OutJerkassBig Fancy HouseRomantic False LeadSpaghetti and GondolasGilligan Cutand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including The Film of the Book, Fag Hag, and Maligned Mixed Marriage.