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I Am Love

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2010 | 120 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. 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.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Emma has left Russia to live with her husband in Italy. Now a member of a powerful industrial family, she is the respected mother of three, but feels unfulfilled. One day, Antonio, a talented chef and her son's friend, makes her senses kindle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $12 million worldwide on a $4 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 113K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Luca Guadagnino

  • Tilda SwintonEmma Recchi
  • Flavio ParentiEdoardo Recchi Junior
  • Edoardo GabbrielliniAntonio Biscaglia
  • Alba RohrwacherElisabetta Recchi
  • Pippo DelbonoTancredi Recchi
  • Maria PaiatoIda Marangon
  • Diane FleriEva Ugolini
  • Waris AhluwaliaShai Kubelkian
  • Mattia ZaccaroGianluca Recchi
  • Chiara TomarelliAnita Toffoli