Especially on Sunday (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1991, Especially on Sunday is a comedy and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 118 minutes. “A Magical Vision From Three of Italy's Most Acclaimed Directors including the Director of CINEMA PARADISO” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four lighthearted stories set in the idyllic Italian countryside: an old grouch is befriended by a stray dog; a lonely widow spies on her newly-wed son and daughter-in-law; a German tourist tries to seduce a younger nurse. The fourth segment was cut in the US by its distributor Miramax.
Who’s in it. Especially on Sunday stars Nicoletta Braschi as Nicoletta, Bruno Ganz as Vittorio, Jean-Hugues Anglade as The Biker and Chiara Caselli as Bride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Especially on Sunday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $442.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Especially on Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Especially on Sunday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Especially on Sunday (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Especially on Sunday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Especially on Sunday worth watching?
- Especially on Sunday holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Especially on Sunday?
- Especially on Sunday stars Nicoletta Braschi, Bruno Ganz, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Chiara Caselli and Ornella Muti.
- When was Especially on Sunday released?
- Especially on Sunday was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.