Synopsis
An orphaned Italian boy is raised amongst a circle of British and American women living in Mussolini's Italy before and during World War II.
Scores
Overall Score
62.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.9%
Review Aggregate
69.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, lighthearted, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftinglightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cher | 1999 | $604,000 | $1,138,000 | (est) |
| Judi Dench | 1999 | $372,000 | $701,000 | (est) |
| Joan Plowright | 1999 | $280,000 | $527,000 | (est) |
| Maggie Smith | 1999 | $229,000 | $431,000 | (est) |
| Lily Tomlin | 1999 | $196,000 | $369,000 | (est) |
| Charlie Lucas | 1999 | $172,000 | $325,000 | (est) |
| Baird Wallace | 1999 | $155,000 | $291,000 | (est) |
| Massimo Ghini | 1999 | $141,000 | $265,000 | (est) |
| Paolo Seganti | 1999 | $130,000 | $244,000 | (est) |
| Michael Williams | 1999 | $121,000 | $227,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count39
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes14,786
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $14,401,563 | $27,117,468 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $14,401,563 | $27,117,468 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $7,200,782 | $13,558,734 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $18,265,000 | $34,392,139 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $23,607,000 | $44,450,874 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $3,456,375 | $6,508,192 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $52,529,157 | $98,909,939 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $12,000,000 | $22,595,437 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $5,085,000 (est) | $9,574,817 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $4,202,000 | $7,912,169 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $3,255,000 | $6,129,012 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $2,400,000 | $4,519,087 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $26,942,000 | $50,730,523 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $25,587,157 | $48,179,416 |
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