Synopsis
Broke, and armed with only a wry sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, all will be forgiven.
Scores
Overall Score
56.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
40.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
64.5%
Review Aggregate
77.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 61 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, gritty, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianni Di Gregorio | 2010 | $120,000 | $173,000 | (est) |
| Valeria De Franciscis | 2010 | $74,000 | $107,000 | (est) |
| Marina Cacciotti | 2010 | $56,000 | $80,000 | (est) |
| Maria Cali | 2010 | $46,000 | $66,000 | (est) |
| Nazan Kırılmış | 2010 | $39,000 | $56,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count66
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes4,453
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $675,299 | $971,303 |
| International | 2010 | $8,845,634 | $12,722,950 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $9,520,933 | $13,694,253 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $3,875,903 | $5,574,832 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $2,551,000 | $3,669,182 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $744,000 | $1,070,118 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,988,000 | $8,612,726 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $13,414,000 | $19,293,772 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $283,626 | $407,947 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $26,856,529 | $38,628,578 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $1,342,000 (est) | $1,930,240 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $2,854,000 (est) | $4,104,997 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $1,074,000 | $1,544,767 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $1,574,000 | $2,263,933 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $268,400 | $386,048 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $7,112,400 | $10,229,985 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $19,744,129 | $28,398,592 |
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