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Vermiglio

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2024 | 119 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the last days of the Second World War, a deserting soldier disrupts a tranquil and isolated mountain community. For one family, his arrival brings excitement and romance, but tragedy lies in wait.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Venice award. Plus 12 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 70K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Maura Delpero

  • Tommaso RagnoCesare
  • Giuseppe De DomenicoPietro
  • Roberta RovelliAdele
  • Martina ScrinziLucia
  • Orietta NotariZia Cesira
  • Carlotta GambaVirginia
  • Santiago FondevilaAttilio
  • Sara SerraioccoAnna Pennisi
  • Rachele PotrichAda
  • Anna ThalerFlavia