Fun Is Beautiful (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1980, Fun Is Beautiful is a comedy film directed by Carlo Verdone, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories set in summer Rome, three characters all played by Verdone: an awkward young man meets a Spanish tourist; another one plans a trip towards East with a suitcase full of stockings and biro pens; a hippie is visited by his father, who tries to convince him to get back home.
Who’s in it. Fun Is Beautiful stars Carlo Verdone as Enzo / Ruggero / Leo / Don Alfio / Anselmo / Professor, Mario Brega as Mario, Renato Scarpa as Sergio and Verónica Miriel as Marisol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Fun Is Beautiful has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fun Is Beautiful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fun Is Beautiful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fun Is Beautiful (1980)?
- In GB, Fun Is Beautiful is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fun Is Beautiful worth watching?
- Fun Is Beautiful holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fun Is Beautiful?
- Fun Is Beautiful stars Carlo Verdone, Mario Brega, Renato Scarpa, Verónica Miriel and Isabella De Bernardi.
- When was Fun Is Beautiful released?
- Fun Is Beautiful was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.