Synopsis
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class wife and mother dreams of a better future. Winner of 6 Italian Academy Awards.
Scores
Overall Score
78.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
69.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
86.9%
Review Aggregate
86.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, emotional, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
stylizedemotionalhistoricalgrittytragicdarkvisually strikinglightheartedthought-provokingfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paola Cortellesi | 2025 | $720,000 | $720,000 | (est) |
| Valerio Mastandrea | 2025 | $443,000 | $443,000 | (est) |
| Romana Maggiora Vergano | 2025 | $334,000 | $334,000 | (est) |
| Emanuela Fanelli | 2025 | $273,000 | $273,000 | (est) |
| Giorgio Colangeli | 2025 | $233,000 | $233,000 | (est) |
| Vinicio Marchioni | 2025 | $205,000 | $205,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes16,903
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2025 | $180,426 | N/A |
| International | 2025 | $50,024,948 | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2025 | $50,205,376 | N/A |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2025 | $20,100,192 | N/A |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2025 | $1,224,000 | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2025 | $1,654,000 | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2025 | $133,000 | N/A |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2025 | $603,000 | N/A |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2025 | $90,213 | N/A |
| Total Revenues | 2025 | $23,804,405 | N/A |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2025 | $1,742,000 (est) | N/A |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2025 | $4,611,000 (est) | N/A (est) |
| Participations | 2025 | $952,000 | N/A |
| Residuals ? | 2025 | $135,000 | N/A |
| Interest & Overhead | 2025 | $348,400 | N/A |
| Total Expenses | 2025 | $7,788,400 | N/A |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2025 | $16,016,005 | N/A |
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