Mixed by Erry
Seen it?2023 | 113 min | Comedy, History, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no 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 and history buffs. If you loved Amadeus or A Mighty Wind, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 53 min.
- 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.
The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.
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 powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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A Mighty Wind
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sydney Sibilia
- Luigi D'OrianoEnrico "Erry" Frattasio
- Giuseppe ArenaPeppe Frattasio
- Francesco Di LevaFortunato Ricciardi
- Cristiana Dell'AnnaMarisa Frattasio
- Adriano PantaleoPasquale Frattasio
- Chiara CelottoFrancesca
- Greta EspositoTeresa
- Fabrizio GifuniArturo Maria Barambani
- Michele Pereira Da Paz
- Brando Improta