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Journey to Italy

1954Movie1 h 25 minNR

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic1006.1Rotten Tomatoes96%74%

A profoundly sad, romantic drama movie about the mind and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Married for eight years with no children, Brits Katherine and Alex Joyce are driving to Italy, their ultimate destination just outside of Naples to sell the villa they have just inherited from his uncle, the villa where they will be staying during their time there. On the drive, they come to the realization that this trip marks the first time that they have truly been alone together, and as such don't really know one another in the true sense.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism
  • Marriage Crisis
  • Emotional Distance
  • Existential Angst
  • Post-War Italy
  • Psychological Drama
  • Slow-Paced
  • Character-Driven

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Roberto Rossellini
Written by
Roberto Rossellini, Colette, Vitaliano Brancati
Produced by
Roberto Rossellini, Alfredo Guarini, Adolfo Fossataro
Music by
Renzo Rossellini

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Facts

September 8, 1954 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
September 8, 1954
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

We Are as Mayflies, MacGuffin, Slice of Life +9

  • We Are as Mayflies
  • MacGuffin
  • Slice of Life
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • Posthumous Character
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • P.O.V. Cam
  • Sleeping Single
  • Speech-Centric Work
  • Together in Death
  • Dead Sparks

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Journey to Italy?"

Questions about Journey to Italy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Journey to Italy?

HBO MaxKanopyCriterionTubi TV

In the United States, Journey to Italy streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Journey to Italy worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 100). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Journey to Italy good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is Journey to Italy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Journey to Italy in English?

ItalianEnglish

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