The Ideal City (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, The Ideal City is a thriller and drama film directed by Luigi Lo Cascio.
What it’s about. Actor turned director Luigi Lo Cascio stars as the talented architect and fervent environmentalist Michele who has moved from Palermo to his ideal city, Siena. He holds a successful job and is living out a dream experiment of functioning one year without running water or electricity. Not surprisingly, he also displays a passionate opposition to cars and driving. One evening, after being forced to borrow his boss’ car in order to collect a colleague for a work function, Michele’s life takes an unexpected turn. In the blinding rain Michele hits something he cannot identify. After leaving a note on a parked car he believes he damaged, he continues down the road only to come across a dead body a few miles down which he later discovers belongs to one of Siena’s most important luminaries. Michele immediately calls the police, but in doing so, he unwittingly brings intense suspicion on himself as his uncertainty raises more questions than he has answers for.
Who’s in it. The Ideal City stars Luigi Lo Cascio as Michele, Luigi Maria Burruano as Avv. Scalici, Catrinel Marlon as Alexandra and Aida Burruano as Madre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ideal City 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 The Ideal City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ideal City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ideal City (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ideal City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ideal City worth watching?
- The Ideal City holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ideal City?
- The Ideal City stars Luigi Lo Cascio, Luigi Maria Burruano, Catrinel Marlon, Aida Burruano and Barbara Enrichi.
- When was The Ideal City released?
- The Ideal City was released in 2013.