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Avanti!

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1972 | 138 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 Barefoot in the Park, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: 30th Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 5 more Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Billy Wilder

  • Jack LemmonWendell Armbruster, Jr.
  • Juliet MillsPamela Piggott
  • Clive RevillCarlo Carlucci
  • Edward AndrewsJ.J. Blodgett
  • Gianfranco BarraBruno
  • Franco AngrisanoArnoldo Trotta
  • Pippo FrancoMattarazzo
  • Franco AcamporaArmando Trotta
  • Giselda CastriniAnna
  • Raffaele MottolaPassport Officer