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The Italian

2005·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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The Italian fingerprint

A , drama: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Set in 2002, an abandoned 5-year-old boy living in a rundown orphanage in a small Russian village is adopted by an Italian family.
Russian OrphanageAbandoned ChildAdoption JourneyComing-of-Age DramaSocial RealismEmotional ResilienceHope and DespairHeart-Wrenching Story

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Where can I stream The Italian?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Italian from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Italian worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is The Italian okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is The Italian plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Italian in English?

RussianItalianEnglish

No, it was made in Russian, with some Italian and English.