Madly in Love (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Madly in Love is a comedy film directed by Pipolo, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Cristina is a rich, spoiled princess visiting Rome with her royal parents. The mission of their visit is to marry her off to a super-wealthy corporate type and thereby start to turn around the losses their small kingdom is experiencing in its casino business. These less-than-noble intentions get derailed when Barnaba, a zany bus driver enters their lives and falls madly in love with the gorgeous Cristina. He is nuts enough to succeed in this romantic chase after royalty, as love seems to fuel his determination to rid Cristina of her elitism and to make her see his own irrepressible attractions.
Who’s in it. Madly in Love stars Adriano Celentano as Barnaba Cecchini, Ornella Muti as Principessa Cristina, Adolfo Celi as Gustav and Milla Sannoner as Betsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Madly in Love 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 Madly in Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madly in Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madly in Love (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madly in Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madly in Love worth watching?
- Madly in Love holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madly in Love?
- Madly in Love stars Adriano Celentano, Ornella Muti, Adolfo Celi, Milla Sannoner and Enzo Garinei.
- When was Madly in Love released?
- Madly in Love was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.