Fantozzi The Return
Seen it?1996 | 97 min | Comedy
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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ugo Fantozzi has been ejected from Heaven and is sent back to Earth for a short period of time until the staff in Heaven can get Fantozzi a place there. Fantozzi goes through a variety of unfortunate experiences, such as rescuing his retro punk granddaughter Uga, and having to pay a vast telephone bill due to frequent chat line conversations. He ends up getting arrested instead of his ex-boss, who was originally charged with corruption. Just as he is about to enjoy the World Cup Final with Italy, he is called back into Heaven. Can he find peace once again?
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
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 857 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neri Parenti
- Paolo VillaggioRag. Ugo Fantozzi
- Milena VukotićPina Fantozzi
- Gigi RederRagionier Filini
- Maria Cristina MaccàMariangela Fantozzi / Uga
- Maurizio MattioliChirurgo plastico
- Anna MazzamauroSignorina Silvani
- Antonio AlloccaControllore del treno
- Sergio GibelloMagistrato
- Paolo PaoloniMegadirettore Galattico Duca Conte Balabam
- Nello RivièPubblico Ministero