The Last Kiss
Seen it?2001 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Giulia and Carlo have been happy together for three years, but Giulia's announcement that she is pregnant sends him into a secret panic. Terrified at his imminent entry into the adult world of irreversible responsibilities, Carlo finds himself tempted by a bewitching 18-year-old girl, Francesca, whom he meets by chance at a wedding. The possibility of one last youthful crazy fling before the impending prison of parenthood proves to be too attractive to resist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gabriele Muccino
- Stefano AccorsiCarlo
- Giovanna MezzogiornoGiulia
- Stefania SandrelliAnna
- Martina StellaFrancesca
- Claudio SantamariaPaolo
- Giorgio PasottiAdriano
- Marco CocciAlberto
- Pierfrancesco FavinoMarco
- Sabrina ImpacciatoreLivia
- Regina OrioliArianna