Ferdinando and Carolina (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Ferdinando and Carolina is a comedy, drama, romance and history film directed by Lina Wertmüller, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. On his death bed in the 1820s, King Ferdinando I of Naples tries to escape the ghosts of his bloody kingship by remembering his younger days, when he was allowed to go hunting and have fun, and inventing love games. Then he was obliged to marry Mary Caroline of Austria, daughter of Empress Mary Theresa, in a political marriage: unexpectedly, they became happy lovers, until court power games divided them, and a different historical season arrived.
Who’s in it. Ferdinando and Carolina stars Sergio Assisi as Ferdinando I, Gabriella Pession as Maria Carolina, Nicole Grimaudo as Principessa di Medina and Adriano Pantaleo as Ferdinando I Borbone (bambino), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ferdinando and Carolina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ferdinando and Carolina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ferdinando and Carolina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ferdinando and Carolina (1999)?
- In US, Ferdinando and Carolina is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ferdinando and Carolina worth watching?
- Ferdinando and Carolina holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ferdinando and Carolina?
- Ferdinando and Carolina stars Sergio Assisi, Gabriella Pession, Nicole Grimaudo, Adriano Pantaleo and Lola Pagnani.
- When was Ferdinando and Carolina released?
- Ferdinando and Carolina was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.