An Average Little Man (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1977, An Average Little Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 122 minutes.

What it’s about. Giovanni Vivaldi is an average middle-aged man with a secure job as a government accountant. He wishes nothing more than to set up his only son Mario, his biggest pride in the world, with the same secure government job before he eventually retires. For this, Giovanni will stop at nothing...

Who’s in it. An Average Little Man stars Alberto Sordi as Giovanni Vivaldi, Shelley Winters as Amalia Vivaldi, Vincenzo Crocitti as Mario Vivaldi and Romolo Valli as Dott. Spaziani, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, An Average Little Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Average Little Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of An Average Little Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch An Average Little Man (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Average Little Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is An Average Little Man worth watching?
An Average Little Man holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in An Average Little Man?
An Average Little Man stars Alberto Sordi, Shelley Winters, Vincenzo Crocitti, Romolo Valli and Paolo Paoloni.
When was An Average Little Man released?
An Average Little Man was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.