Misunderstood (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, Misunderstood is a drama film directed by Asia Argento, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Rome, 1984, Aria is nine-year-old girl. On the verge of divorce, Aria's infantile and selfish parents are too preoccupied with their careers and extra-marital affairs to properly tend to any of Aria's needs. While her two older sisters are pampered, Aria is treated with cold indifference. Yet she yearns to love and to be loved. At school, Aria excels academically but is considered a misfit by everyone. She is misunderstood. Aria finds comfort in her cat - Dac and in her best friend - Angelica. Thrown out of both parents' homes, abandoned by all, even her best friend, Aria finally reaches the limit of what she can bear. She makes an unexpected decision in her life.
Who’s in it. Misunderstood stars Giulia Salerno as Aria, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Madre, Gabriel Garko as Padre and Carolina Poccioni as Lucrezia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Misunderstood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and 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 Misunderstood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Misunderstood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Misunderstood (2014)?
- In US, Misunderstood is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Misunderstood worth watching?
- Misunderstood holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Misunderstood?
- Misunderstood stars Giulia Salerno, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Gabriel Garko, Carolina Poccioni and Anna Lou Castoldi.
- When was Misunderstood released?
- Misunderstood was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.