Dearest Relatives, Poisonous Relations
Seen it?1992 | 105 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Elf, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During the annual Christmas gathering at the family home, the parents surprise their children by announcing their decision to move in with one of them and pass on the house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mario Monicelli
- Marina ConfaloneLina
- Tommaso BiancoMichele
- Renato CecchettoFilippo
- Alessandro HaberAlfredo
- Cinzia LeoneGina
- Eugenio MasciariAlessandro
- Paolo PanelliNonno Saverio
- Monica ScattiniMilena
- Pia VelsiGrandmother Trieste
- Eleonora AlbertiMonica