Mid-August Lunch

2008·Movie
1h 15min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. His only outlet from her and the increasing debt into which they are sinking, are the increasingly frequent quiet sessions at the local tavern. As an Oriental saying goes, 'Moments of crisis are moments of opportunities'. These appear during the celebration of the holiday of Ferragosto on 15 August. That's when everybody leaves town to have fun. Opportunity knocks on Gianni's door in the most unexpected way.
Italian CinemaFamily ComedyFerragosto HolidaySlice of LifeMiddle-Aged ManElderly MotherRomeDebtFeel-Good Film

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Where can I stream Mid-August Lunch legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mid-August Lunch worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Mid-August Lunch?

1 h 15 min

Mid-August Lunch runs 1 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mid-August Lunch?

Critics82
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Mid-August Lunch higher (82) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mid-August Lunch a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 19.0 times its budget.

What language is Mid-August Lunch in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Mid-August Lunch?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mid-August Lunch in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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