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Genova

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2009 | 94 min | Romance, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.6 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. If you loved The Man in the Moon or Hamnet, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A man moves his two daughters to Italy after their mother dies in a car accident, in order to revitalize their lives. Genoa changes all three of them as the youngest daughter starts to see the ghost of her mother, while the older one discovers her sexuality.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Winterbottom

  • Colin FirthJoe
  • Perla Haney-JardineMary
  • Hope DavisMarianne
  • Catherine KeenerBarbara
  • Kerry ShaleStephen
  • Alessandro GiuggioliLorenzo
  • Willa HollandKelly
  • Margherita RomeoRosa
  • Sara StewartSusanna
  • Trevor WhiteMike