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The First Beautiful Thing

2010·Movie
2h 2min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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

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About

The film tells the story of the Michelucci family, from the nineteen-seventies to the present day: the central character is the stunningly beautiful Anna, the lively, frivolous and sometimes embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria. Everything begins in the Summer of 1971, at the annual Summer beauty pageant held at Livorno’s most popular bathing establishment. Anna is unexpectedly crowned “Most Beautiful Mother”, unwittingly stirring the violent jealousy of her husband. From then on, chaos strikes the family and for Anna, Bruno and his sister Valeria, it is the start of an adventure that will only end thirty years later.
Italian Family DramaNostalgicSentimentalComing-of-AgeCharacter-DrivenDysfunctional FamilyMelodramatic1970s SettingEmotional Resonance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The First Beautiful Thing legally?

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

Is The First Beautiful Thing worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The First Beautiful Thing?

2 h 2 min

The First Beautiful Thing runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The First Beautiful Thing?

Critics68
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The First Beautiful Thing much the same way.

What language is The First Beautiful Thing in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The First Beautiful Thing?

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