The Uncle from Brooklyn (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1995, The Uncle from Brooklyn is a comedy film directed by Daniele Ciprì, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The best italian film of the 90's, the most extreme and radical work since SALO', a ruthless representation, in a surreal-metaphorical key, of a civilization condemned to worshipping its own blindness. The two sicilian directors use a language free from compromise and from the traditional storyline rules: the movie is photographed in a sharp and very contrasting black & white, with no beautiful pimp music, and lacks a logical story. There are no women (the ones we see are actually men), and the language is strict sicilian dialect. The directing style is characterized by long fixed shots on a post-atomic world, which is really present-day Palermo, inhabited by fat people in socks and underwear who burp and fart while roaming around smelly alleyways and waste dumps.
Who’s in it. The Uncle from Brooklyn stars Salvatore Gattuso as Zio di Brooklyn, Pippo Agusta as Don Masino, Salvatore Schiera as Gaetano Gemelli and Gaspare Marchione as Totò Gemelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Uncle from Brooklyn 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 Uncle from Brooklyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uncle from Brooklyn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uncle from Brooklyn (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Uncle from Brooklyn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Uncle from Brooklyn worth watching?
- The Uncle from Brooklyn holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Uncle from Brooklyn?
- The Uncle from Brooklyn stars Salvatore Gattuso, Pippo Agusta, Salvatore Schiera, Gaspare Marchione and Natale Lauria.
- When was The Uncle from Brooklyn released?
- The Uncle from Brooklyn was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.