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Marriage Italian Style

1964·Movie
1h 42min·NR
82
GreatGoodWatch score

Marriage Italian Style fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family, class and money, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

You have never seen it before! A New torrent of emotions! A New Triumph of Film-Making from Embassy Pictures who brought you "Divorce Italian Style" and "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" now brings you...

During the bombing of Naples in World War II, a cynical businessman helps a naive prostitute, who spends the next two decades desperate to have him reciprocate her feelings.
Italian CinemaPost-War NaplesRomantic DramaCynical Love StoryFamily SagaSocial CommentaryStrong PerformancesNeorealism InfluenceHumor and Pathos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Marriage Italian Style

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marriage Italian Style legally?

Marriage Italian Style is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Marriage Italian Style worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marriage Italian Style rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Marriage Italian Style?

1 h 42 min

Marriage Italian Style runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Marriage Italian Style?

Critics86
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Marriage Italian Style much the same way.

What language is Marriage Italian Style in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy, France.

In how many countries can I watch Marriage Italian Style?

16BEBRCACHDEESFRGBGGGIIEITLUNZ+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marriage Italian Style in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Marriage Italian Style use?

Romantic RainConfirmed BachelorFlashbackHappily Ever AfterSlap-Slap-KissToplessness from the BackLuke, I Am Your FatherHigh-Class Call GirlThe Film of the PlayDeconfirmed BachelorSon of a WhoreMeet Cuteand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Marriage Italian Style, including Romantic Rain, Confirmed Bachelor, Flashback.