Welcome to the South (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, Welcome to the South is a comedy film directed by Luca Miniero, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Alberto (Claudio Bisio), post office manager of a small town in Brianza, under pressure of his wife Sylvia (Angela Finocchiaro), is willing to do anything to get the transfer to Milan. Even pretending to be disabled to climb in the ranking. But the trick does not work and as punishment, he is transferred in a small town in Campania, which to an inhabitant of the north is equivalent to a nightmare ...
Who’s in it. Welcome to the South stars Claudio Bisio as Alberto Colombo, Alessandro Siani as Mattia Volpe, Angela Finocchiaro as Silvia Colombo and Valentina Lodovini as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Welcome to the South has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to the South page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to the South tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to the South (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome to the South change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome to the South worth watching?
- Welcome to the South holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to the South?
- Welcome to the South stars Claudio Bisio, Alessandro Siani, Angela Finocchiaro, Valentina Lodovini and Nando Paone.
- When was Welcome to the South released?
- Welcome to the South was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.