Rita the American Girl (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1965, Rita the American Girl is a comedy film directed by Piero Vivarelli, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Serafino Benvenuti is a master of classical music who has the passion of the orchestra director. However, the young audience of the 60 does not appreciate classical composers like Mozart or Beethoven, and so Serafino is likely to have compromised his image as a director. One day Serafino receives the news that his adopted daughter Rita is about to return to Italy from America, where she is studying. Serafino is very happy, because at least he can teach her the real music. However, Rita is deeply grown and changed: she follows the musical patterns of her time: the rock music and blues. Serafino gets very angry, especially when he discovers that his daughter falls in love with a young man, a member of a band called "The Rockets.
Who’s in it. Rita the American Girl stars Totò as Serafino Benvenuti, Rita Pavone as Rita D'Angelo, Fabrizio Capucci as Fabrizio Carli and Lina Volonghi as Greta Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Rita the American Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rita the American Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rita the American Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rita the American Girl (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rita the American Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rita the American Girl worth watching?
- Rita the American Girl holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rita the American Girl?
- Rita the American Girl stars Totò, Rita Pavone, Fabrizio Capucci, Lina Volonghi and Umberto D'Orsi.
- When was Rita the American Girl released?
- Rita the American Girl was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.