Buon Natale, buon anno (1989): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1989, Buon Natale, buon anno is a comedia and drama film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. In this romantic story, a couple (Michel Serrault and Virna Lisi) who have been married for over forty years are forced to separate, one to each of their two children's families, when they can no longer pay the rent on their longtime apartment. Absence, in this case, refreshes their memory of the love they have shared, and they take to meeting one another furtively in hotel rooms for sex and affection. One summer, as each of their daughters families takes them on separate vacations, they have had enough, and elope, finding contentment as lighthouse keepers off the coast of Sicily.

Who’s in it. Buon Natale, buon anno stars Michel Serrault as Gino, Virna Lisi as Elvira, Mattia Sbragia as Giorgio and Consuelo Ferrara as Patrizia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Buon Natale, buon anno has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buon Natale, buon anno page.

If you liked it. Fans of Buon Natale, buon anno tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.