The Manual of Love
Seen it?2005 | 116 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Four intertwined stories on the joys and sorrows of love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giovanni Veronesi
- Carlo VerdoneGoffredo
- Silvio MuccinoTommaso
- Luciana LittizzettoOrnella
- Sergio RubiniMarco
- Margherita BuyBarbara
- Jasmine TrincaGiulia
- Rodolfo CorsatoAlberto Marchese
- Dino AbbresciaGabriele
- Dario BandieraPiero
- Alessandro MistichelliProprietario Libreria