Name: Io Capitano
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 2023-09-07
Duration: 2 h 1 min
Cast: Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi, Doodou Sagna

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Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.

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Directed by: Matteo Garrone
Written by: Massimo Ceccherini, Matteo Garrone, Andrea Tagliaferri
Produced by: Matteo Garrone, Paolo Del Brocco
Music by: Andrea Farri

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September 7, 2023 · 2 h 1 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: September 7, 2023
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Original language: Italian
Also spoken: Wolof, French, English
Made in: Belgium, France, Italy
Budget: $13 million
Available in: 64 countries

Tropes

Ass Shove, Bittersweet Ending, Crossing the Desert +9

Ass Shove
Bittersweet Ending
Crossing the Desert
Ethnic Menial Labor
Get Out!
Imperiled in Pregnancy
I Want My Mommy!
Nice Guy
Parental Substitute
Young and in Charge
"Just Joking" Justification
Worthless Foreign Degree

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Where can I stream Io Capitano?

In the United States, Io Capitano streams on Philo, Fandor, Cohen Media, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is Io Capitano worth watching?

83

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Io Capitano plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Io Capitano in English?

ItalianWolofFrenchEnglish

No, it was made in Italian, with some Wolof, French, and English.