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If Life Gives You Lemons

2018Movie1 h 28 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Antonio is seventeen years old and has a dream: to be a footballer in a great team. He lives in a small village in the province of Campania, a place where getting away is not always that easy. What makes the situation even more complex is the wonderful Miriam, a kind and gentle, but highly problematical mother, who Antonio loves more than any other person in the world. On top of this there is Carlo, Antonio's father who abandoned them when he was very young, and Miriam is obsessed with the idea of rebuilding her family. All of a sudden life seems to present Antonio and Miriam with a real opportunity: a talent scout looking for promising youngsters to take to the Parma team’s Primavera. But there is a high price to pay for every dream.

Feels like

  • Italian Social Realism
  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Sports Aspirations
  • Coming-of-Age Struggle
  • Parental Codependency
  • Provincial Life
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Grounded Performance

Cast

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Directed by
Ciro D'Emilio

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Facts

November 29, 2018 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
November 29, 2018
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream If Life Gives You Lemons?"

Questions about If Life Gives You Lemons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream If Life Gives You Lemons?

In the United States, If Life Gives You Lemons streams on Film Movement+. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is If Life Gives You Lemons worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Is If Life Gives You Lemons okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch If Life Gives You Lemons?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is If Life Gives You Lemons plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is If Life Gives You Lemons in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.