The Special Need (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2014, The Special Need is a documentary and comedy film directed by Carlo Zoratti, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. 28 year old Enea is looking for love - physical love that is. But as the autist he is, living in Italy, this is anything but easy. So he and his best friends Carlo and Alex set out on a journey through Europe and eventually find a lot more than they are looking for.

Who’s in it. The Special Need stars Alex Nazzi, Enea Gabino as Himself and Carlo Zoratti as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Special Need has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Special Need page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Special Need tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Special Need (2014)?
In US, The Special Need is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Special Need worth watching?
The Special Need holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Special Need?
The Special Need stars Alex Nazzi, Enea Gabino and Carlo Zoratti.
When was The Special Need released?
The Special Need was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.