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Ovosodo

1997Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A moving, cathartic comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

Movies with

Story

Life... what a sweet, cruel, silly thing.

From childhood to fatherhood, Piero learns things the hard way while growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Livorno.

Feels like

  • Italian Coming-of-Age
  • Working-Class Life
  • Melancholy Humor
  • Family Relationships
  • Social Commentary
  • Childhood to Adulthood
  • Regional Italian Cinema
  • Nostalgic Tone

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Paolo Virzì
Written by
Furio Scarpelli, Francesco Bruni, Paolo Virzì
Produced by
Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Rita Rusić
Music by
Carlo Virzì, Battista Lena, Toto Barbato

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 1997 · 1 h 40 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
September 12, 1997
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ovosodo?"

Questions about Ovosodo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ovosodo?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Ovosodo worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Ovosodo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Ovosodo make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Ovosodo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ovosodo in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.