It Started in Naples (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, It Started in Naples is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Melville Shavelson, running about 100 minutes. “You'll want to be there when the fun starts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike Hamilton, a Philadelphia lawyer, comes to Naples to settle the estate of his long estranged "black sheep" brother. Once there, he discovers that the deceased has left an 8 year old boy who is being raised by Michael's sister-in-law Lucia Curcio. To make matters worse, Lucia happens to be a sexy nightclub dancer.
Who’s in it. It Started in Naples stars Clark Gable as Michael Hamilton, Sophia Loren as Lucia Curcio, Vittorio De Sica as Mario Vitale and Marietto Angeletti as Nando Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, It Started in Naples has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Started in Naples page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Started in Naples tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Started in Naples (1960)?
- In US, It Started in Naples is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Started in Naples worth watching?
- It Started in Naples holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Started in Naples?
- It Started in Naples stars Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica, Marietto Angeletti and Paolo Carlini.
- When was It Started in Naples released?
- It Started in Naples was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.