Italian for Beginners (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Italian for Beginners is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 95 minutes. “Attendance optional. Passion required.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of strangers find friendship, family and love within an Italian beginners’ course.
Who’s in it. Italian for Beginners stars Peter Gantzler as Jørgen Mortensen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen as Karen, Anders W. Berthelsen as Andreas and Anette Støvelbæk as Olympia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Italian for Beginners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Italian for Beginners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Italian for Beginners tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Italian for Beginners (2000)?
- In US, Italian for Beginners is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Italian for Beginners worth watching?
- Italian for Beginners holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Italian for Beginners?
- Italian for Beginners stars Peter Gantzler, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk and Lars Kaalund.
- When was Italian for Beginners released?
- Italian for Beginners was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.