Journey to Italy
Seen it?1954 | 85 min | Drama, Romance
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Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 Bridges of Madison County or Brooklyn, 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 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Married for eight years with no children, Brits Katherine and Alex Joyce are driving to Italy, their ultimate destination just outside of Naples to sell the villa they have just inherited from his uncle, the villa where they will be staying during their time there. On the drive, they come to the realization that this trip marks the first time that they have truly been alone together, and as such don't really know one another in the true sense.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 100 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 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 impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini
- Ingrid BergmanKatherine Joyce
- George SandersAlex Joyce
- Maria MaubanMarie
- Anna ProclemerProstitute
- Paul MüllerPaul Dupont
- Leslie DanielsTony Burton
- Natalia RayNatalie Burton
- Jackie FrostBetty
- Bianca Maria CerasoliJudy's Friend (uncredited)
- Adriana DanieliJudy's Friend (uncredited)