The First Beautiful Thing (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2010, The First Beautiful Thing is a comedy and drama film directed by Paolo Virzì, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of the Michelucci family, from the nineteen-seventies to the present day: the central character is the stunningly beautiful Anna, the lively, frivolous and sometimes embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria. Everything begins in the Summer of 1971, at the annual Summer beauty pageant held at Livorno’s most popular bathing establishment. Anna is unexpectedly crowned “Most Beautiful Mother”, unwittingly stirring the violent jealousy of her husband. From then on, chaos strikes the family and for Anna, Bruno and his sister Valeria, it is the start of an adventure that will only end thirty years later.
Who’s in it. The First Beautiful Thing stars Valerio Mastandrea as Bruno Michelucci, Micaela Ramazzotti as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci - anni '70, Claudia Pandolfi as Valeria Michelucci and Stefania Sandrelli as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The First Beautiful Thing has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Beautiful Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Beautiful Thing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Beautiful Thing (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Beautiful Thing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Beautiful Thing worth watching?
- The First Beautiful Thing holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Beautiful Thing?
- The First Beautiful Thing stars Valerio Mastandrea, Micaela Ramazzotti, Claudia Pandolfi, Stefania Sandrelli and Dario Ballantini.
- When was The First Beautiful Thing released?
- The First Beautiful Thing was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.