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Il marito

1958·Movie
1h 22min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Alberto's marriage is a complete failure: his wife Elena is a hard woman influenced by her mother and sister who live with the married couple. Alberto is also experiencing financial problems and hopes for the help of a rich widow who is however interested in his sexual favours. Naturally Elena puts obstacles in his way and everything goes wrong. Alberto decides to change job then and becomes a sweets sales representative. Disillusioned with marital life he also changes his attitude towards women: he tells every woman he meets he is single.
Italian ComedyMarital ProblemsFamily DynamicsFinancial StrugglesSexual FavorsDisillusionmentNostalgic SettingMelancholy Undertones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Il marito worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Il marito rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Il marito?

1 h 22 min

Il marito runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Il marito in?

Italian

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