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Il Sorpasso

1962·Movie
1h 45min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
Italian Road TripComing-of-AgeExistentialismMelancholyNostalgicCharacter StudySummer AdventureFreewheelingFriendship

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Il Sorpasso

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Where can I stream Il Sorpasso legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Il Sorpasso worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Il Sorpasso?

1 h 45 min

Il Sorpasso runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Il Sorpasso?

Critics92
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Il Sorpasso much the same way.

What language is Il Sorpasso in?

ItalianGermanLatin

It was made in Italian, with some German, Latin. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Il Sorpasso?

6BECAESFRITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Il Sorpasso in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Il Sorpasso use?

Broken PedestalThe CasanovaDeterminatorUntranslated TitleCool CarIntergenerational FriendshipDrives Like CrazyDowner EndingShout-OutForeshadowing

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Il Sorpasso, including Broken Pedestal, The Casanova, Determinator.