Toni (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1999, Toni is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Philomène Esposito, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Toni is a mob movie combined with an urban love story and reflections about one's roots. The protagonist, Toni, is a young man from a small village in the south of Italy who arrives at the station Gare de Lyon in Paris. He never questions the education he receives from his mob family or the rules to which he is always chained. He contacts a man called "The Old Man," a strange character discarded by the family who is of help from time to time. This man is supposed to communicate to Toni all necessary information for him to accomplish his mission. Toni plans to execute it in perfect calm. But things do not go according to plan. He meets Marie, a vulnerable journalist whose best friend has just committed suicide. Two doomed characters enter a mysterious relationship.
Who’s in it. Toni stars Alessandro Gassmann as Toni, Béatrice Dalle as Marie and Raf Vallone as The Old Man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Toni has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toni page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toni tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toni (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Toni change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Toni worth watching?
- Toni holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toni?
- Toni stars Alessandro Gassmann, Béatrice Dalle and Raf Vallone.
- When was Toni released?
- Toni was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.