Dear Michele (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, Dear Michele is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael is the younger son of a middle-class family, a strong-willed and free-thinking fellow, who is off in some distant country fighting for a revolutionary cause. Everyone in the family writes to him, describing the events of their lives, as they drift into a kind of conventionality which would perhaps have horrified them earlier. Only Michael’s girlfriend Mara, the mother of his child, retains her independence, even though it is through the help of Michael’s increasingly conventional friends and family that she survives.
Who’s in it. Dear Michele stars Mariangela Melato as Mara Castorelli, Delphine Seyrig as Adriana Vivanti, Lou Castel as Osvaldo and Aurore Clément as Angelica Vivanti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dear Michele has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Michele page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Michele tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Michele (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Michele change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Michele worth watching?
- Dear Michele holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Dear Michele?
- Dear Michele stars Mariangela Melato, Delphine Seyrig, Lou Castel, Aurore Clément and Fabio Carpi.
- When was Dear Michele released?
- Dear Michele was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.