And the Ship Sails On
Seen it?1983 | 129 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% 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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Federico Fellini
- Freddie JonesOrlando
- Barbara JeffordIldebranda Cuffari
- Victor PolettiAureliano Fuciletto
- Peter CellierSir Reginald J. Dongby
- Elisa MainardiTeresa Valegnani
- Norma WestLady Violet Dongby Albertini
- Paolo PaoloniIl Maestro Albertini
- Sarah-Jane VarleyDorotea
- Fiorenzo SerraIl Granduca
- Pina BauschPrincipessa Lherimia