Strictly Sinatra (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2001, Strictly Sinatra is an action, drama and romance film directed by Peter Capaldi, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In Glasgow, Toni Cocozza, age 28, aspires to be a lounge singer; his repertoire is strictly Sinatra, backed by Bill, an aging piano player and his only friend. Toni dreams big and enters a local television talent show. About that time, a local Mob boss decides Toni is great entertainment and invites him to be his guest at a casino. Toni chats up Irene, a cigarette girl, he gets an odd job or two from Chisolm, the mobster's number two, the audition goes bust, and Toni's future is uncertain. One thing leads to another with the Mob. Is Toni at a crossroads, or is there in reality no turning or going back?
Who’s in it. Strictly Sinatra stars Ian Hart as Toni Cocozza, Kelly Macdonald as Irene, Brian Cox as Chisolm and Alun Armstrong as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Strictly Sinatra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strictly Sinatra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strictly Sinatra tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strictly Sinatra (2001)?
- In GB, Strictly Sinatra is available to rent or buy from Sky Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strictly Sinatra worth watching?
- Strictly Sinatra holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strictly Sinatra?
- Strictly Sinatra stars Ian Hart, Kelly Macdonald, Brian Cox, Alun Armstrong and Tommy Flanagan.
- When was Strictly Sinatra released?
- Strictly Sinatra was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.