Carefree Giovanni (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Carefree Giovanni is a comedy film directed by Marco Colli, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In this entertaining drama, "Carefree Giovanni" (Sergio Castellitto) is the beleaguered last heir to a dukedom closely associated with the great artist Leonardo da Vinci. As the curtain opens, one of Giovanni's ancestors drops dead when he hears that Leonardo has died. Cut to the present, and the last duke in this line, Giovanni, is miserable in a home shared by two older women who browbeat and badger him without mercy. Giovanni's one solace is to go up on the rooftop and gaze out at the world around him as he daydreams. He has a special passion for the lovely Claire (Eleonora Girogi) who lives next door. To show his sincerity, he zooms off paper airplanes in her direction. However, these missiles are made from actual letters written by the great Leonardo himself. Could this man be last link in the lineage that started 400 years earlier?
Who’s in it. Carefree Giovanni stars Sergio Castellitto as Giovanni, Eleonora Giorgi, Aldo Fabrizi as Gino and Franco Fabrizi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Carefree Giovanni has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carefree Giovanni page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carefree Giovanni tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carefree Giovanni (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carefree Giovanni change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carefree Giovanni worth watching?
- Carefree Giovanni holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carefree Giovanni?
- Carefree Giovanni stars Sergio Castellitto, Eleonora Giorgi, Aldo Fabrizi, Franco Fabrizi and Anita Durante.
- When was Carefree Giovanni released?
- Carefree Giovanni was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.