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Vincere

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2009 | 128 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. 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 history buffs. If you loved Belfast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of the descent into madness of Mussolini's secret first wife, Ida Dasler, who was seduced by his passion and vigor but blind to the fascist dictator's many flaws.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; 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 Marco Bellocchio

  • Giovanna MezzogiornoIda Dalser
  • Filippo TimiBenito Mussolini
  • Fausto Russo AlesiRiccardo Paicher
  • Michela CesconRachele Guidi
  • Pier Giorgio BellocchioPietro Fedele
  • Corrado InvernizziDottor Cappelletti
  • Paolo PierobonGiulio Bernardi
  • Bruno CarielloGiudice
  • Francesca PicozzaAdelina Dalser
  • Simona NobiliMadre Superiora