Mid-August Lunch (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Mid-August Lunch is a comedy film directed by Gianni Di Gregorio, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. His only outlet from her and the increasing debt into which they are sinking, are the increasingly frequent quiet sessions at the local tavern. As an Oriental saying goes, 'Moments of crisis are moments of opportunities'. These appear during the celebration of the holiday of Ferragosto on 15 August. That's when everybody leaves town to have fun. Opportunity knocks on Gianni's door in the most unexpected way.
Who’s in it. Mid-August Lunch stars Gianni Di Gregorio as Gianni, Valeria De Franciscis as Valeria (Gianni's Mother), Maria Calì as Tia Maria (Alfonso's Aunt) and Marina Cacciotti as Marina (Alfonso's Mother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mid-August Lunch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mid-August Lunch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mid-August Lunch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mid-August Lunch (2008)?
- In GB, Mid-August Lunch is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mid-August Lunch worth watching?
- Mid-August Lunch holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mid-August Lunch?
- Mid-August Lunch stars Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Marina Cacciotti and Grazia Cesarini Sforza.
- When was Mid-August Lunch released?
- Mid-August Lunch was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.