The Italian (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2010, The Italian is a comedy film directed by Olivier Baroux, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Dino Fabrizzi is the number one seller of the Maserati dealership in Nice. At 42, he arrives at a turning point in his life, the position of director is openly proposed and his companion for a year, Helen, has the firm intention to marry her. For Dino, life is great, except that this perfect life was built on a lie. Dino is actually called Mourad Ben Saoud. Neither his boss nor Helen and even less his parents are aware of this false identity. In ten days begins Ramadan and Mourad who passes every year will this time assume the promise made to his sick father. Taking part in Ramadan, For Dino - the Italian - it will not be easy.
Who’s in it. The Italian stars Kad Merad as Dino/Mourad, Valérie Benguigui as Hélène, Roland Giraud as Charles Lemonnier and Philippe Lefebvre as Cyril Landrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Italian has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Italian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Italian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Italian (2010)?
- In US, The Italian is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Italian worth watching?
- The Italian holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Italian?
- The Italian stars Kad Merad, Valérie Benguigui, Roland Giraud, Philippe Lefebvre and Guillaume Gallienne.
- When was The Italian released?
- The Italian was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
