Love in First Class (1980): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1980, Love in First Class is a comedy film directed by Salvatore Samperi, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A man from Milan, Carmelo, is forced to take his young son Malcolm, on a trip down South so his mother, who usually takes care for the boy, can go on vacation with her Moroccan boyfriend. Carmelo, who obviously is not too often at home, has no clue about how to deal with young children, even the most basic chores a father should know to tend the restless imp thrown in his care. The crowded train traveling from Milan to Reggio, Calabria, is packed in the second class section where Carmelo and Malcom have a hard time getting a seat. When they finally do, young Malcolm decides to disappear from his compartment. He goes to the first class car, where eventually Carmelo decides to sit and pay the extra supplement. He is lucky to find more space, and the companionship of Beatrice, a woman that is bringing the skeleton of a rare animal. Carmelo finds a way to interest the lady. Their ride is certainly bumpy, complicated when he decides to leave the mischievous Malcolm at an intermediate stop.

Who’s in it. Love in First Class stars Enrico Montesano as Carmelo Mazzotta, Sylvia Kristel as Beatrice, Lorenzo Aiello as Malcolm Mazzotta and Franca Valeri as Signora Della Rosa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Love in First Class has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in First Class page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love in First Class tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.