Respiro (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Respiro is a comedy and drama film directed by Emanuele Crialese, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Grazia is a free-spirited mother-of-three married to shy fisherman Pietro and living on the idyllic but isolated island of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea. She shows signs of manic depressive behavior — one moment she's laughing wildly and swimming half-naked in the sea, while the next she's curled in a ball on her bed. Out of her earshot, the adult members of her extended family vaguely discuss sending her to a facility of some sort in Northern Italy.
Who’s in it. Respiro stars Valeria Golino as Grazia, Vincenzo Amato as Pietro, Francesco Casisa as Pasquale and Veronica D'Agostino as Marinella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Respiro 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Respiro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Respiro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Respiro (2002)?
- In US, Respiro is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Respiro worth watching?
- Respiro holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Respiro?
- Respiro stars Valeria Golino, Vincenzo Amato, Francesco Casisa, Veronica D'Agostino and Filippo Pucillo.
- When was Respiro released?
- Respiro was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.