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What a Beautiful Day (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2011, What a Beautiful Day is a comedy film directed by Gennaro Nunziante, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Checco, an uneducated but self-satisfied fellow from Milan, who has always dreamed of becoming a police officer, fails his entrance exam for the third time. It must be said that at the oral examination Checco said that the reason why he wanted to join the police was benefits in kind and cronyism! But the young man has connections and he soon finds himself a security agent at the Milan Cathedral. Of course the bumbling idiot proves a living catastrophe! Spotted by Sufien, an Arab terrorist who is preparing an attack against the cathedral, Checco appears as the perfect sucker. To manipulate him, he sends his charming sister Farah to him, with the mission to seduce him...

Who’s in it. What a Beautiful Day stars Checco Zalone as Checco, Nabiha Akkari as Farah, Rocco Papaleo as Nicola and Tullio Solenghi as Cardinale Rosselli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, What a Beautiful Day 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 What a Beautiful Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of What a Beautiful Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What a Beautiful Day (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Beautiful Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is What a Beautiful Day worth watching?
What a Beautiful Day holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What a Beautiful Day?
What a Beautiful Day stars Checco Zalone, Nabiha Akkari, Rocco Papaleo, Tullio Solenghi and Anna Rita Del Piano.
When was What a Beautiful Day released?
What a Beautiful Day was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.