Marriages (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, Marriages is a comedy and drama film directed by Cristina Comencini.
What it’s about. Matrimony is a drama about the complexity of relationships. On Christmas Eve, perfect housewife Giulia Francesca Neri is worried about a family heirloom which has cracked and rushes to the junk shop to get it repaired -- little anticipating her perfect marriage is about to fall to pieces as well. While everyone in Bologna is making last minute preparations, Giulia runs into her childhood sweetheart, Fausto Paolo Sassanelli. The meeting rekindles old feelings and Giulia realizes that to create the perfect marriage which everyone adores, she has sacrificed her own personality. While waiting to meet her parents at the station, she climbs into a departing train and disappears. The family slowly disintegrates, as if she were the binding element.
Who’s in it. Marriages stars Diego Abatantuono as Paolo, Francesca Neri as Giulia, Stefania Sandrelli as Vera (Giulia's mother) and Claude Brasseur as Alessio (Giulia's Father), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Marriages has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marriages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marriages tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marriages (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marriages change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marriages worth watching?
- Marriages holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Marriages?
- Marriages stars Diego Abatantuono, Francesca Neri, Stefania Sandrelli, Claude Brasseur and Cecilia Dazzi.
- When was Marriages released?
- Marriages was released in 1998.