Fireworks
Seen it?2023 | 134 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and 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 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 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The troubled relationship between Gianni and Nino, set in the narrow-minded and prejudicial Sicily of 1982.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giuseppe Fiorello
- Samuele SegretoGianni
- Gabriele PizzurroNino
- Fabrizia SacchiCarmela
- Simona MalatoLina
- Enrico RoccaforteFranco
- Antonio De MatteoAlfredo
- Roberto SalemiUncle Pietro
- Giuseppe SpataUncle Ciccio
- Anita PomarioGiuseppina
- Alessio SimonettiTuri