An Italian Name (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, An Italian Name is a comedy film directed by Francesca Archibugi, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Paolo is an outgoing and handsome real estate broker married to Simona, a beautiful woman from the rough outskirts of Rome who has become an author of spicy bestsellers and is pregnant with their child. Betta, Paolo’s sister and her husband Sandro organise a dinner party with Paolo, Simona and their childhood friend, the eccentric musician Claudio. During the lively gathering Paolo reveals what he would like to name his son, causing reactions to steam up and a torrent of revelations to follow reaching climactic proportions.
Who’s in it. An Italian Name stars Alessandro Gassmann as Paolo Pontecorvo, Micaela Ramazzotti as Simona, Valeria Golino as Betta Pontecorvo and Luigi Lo Cascio as Sandro De Luca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, An Italian Name 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 An Italian Name page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Italian Name tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Italian Name (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Italian Name change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Italian Name worth watching?
- An Italian Name holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Italian Name?
- An Italian Name stars Alessandro Gassmann, Micaela Ramazzotti, Valeria Golino, Luigi Lo Cascio and Rocco Papaleo.
- When was An Italian Name released?
- An Italian Name was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.