I Wanted a War (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2015, I Wanted a War is a comedy film directed by Lino Palena, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Milan, Italy, now. Ray is at his favorite bar, where he waits for his friends, Scarpa and Il Divo. Ray is celebrating his 70th birthday, but the bartender – as anyone else in the world – does not care at all. Scarpa and Il Divo – both 70 years old – arrive. They have a special present for Ray. And a plan. The present is a gun, the plan is to go to Rome and achieve something epic, something everybody will talk about.
Who’s in it. I Wanted a War stars Marco Balbi as Ray Charles, Umberto Ceriani as Il Divo, Miro Landoni as Scarpa and Nicola Cavallari as Gino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, I Wanted a War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Wanted a War page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Wanted a War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Wanted a War (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Wanted a War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Wanted a War worth watching?
- I Wanted a War holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Wanted a War?
- I Wanted a War stars Marco Balbi, Umberto Ceriani, Miro Landoni, Nicola Cavallari and Camilla Ronzullo.
- When was I Wanted a War released?
- I Wanted a War was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.