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The Italian

2005·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13

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The Italian fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Wholesome8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Italian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Italian legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Italian worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Italian rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Italian?

1 h 30 min

The Italian runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Italian?

Critics83
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate The Italian higher (83) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Italian in?

RussianItalianEnglish

It was made in Russian, with some Italian, English. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Italian?

3CARUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Italian in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Italian use?

20 Minutes into the PastWhat You Are in the DarkRevenge by ProxyRed HerringDistracted by the SexyWorst News Judgment EverBroken PedestalFunetik AksentAn Immigrant's TaleBrain FeverPolice Are UselessDowner Endingand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Italian, including 20 Minutes into the Past, What You Are in the Dark, Revenge by Proxy.