The Goodbye Kiss (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2006, The Goodbye Kiss is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michele Soavi, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. Leftist radical-turned-terrorist Giorgio—who fled to Latin America in the '70s to escape justice—decides to surrender after hearing about the fall of the Berlin Wall. Determined to lead a comfortable, bourgeois life in his native Italy, he cuts a deal with a shady police chief, getting his sentence reduced in exchange for ratting out former comrades. Once released, Giorgio obsessively pursues his dream of becoming a "respectable" citizen, even if the way is paved with larceny, pimping, drug-dealing, rape, heist, and murder...

Who’s in it. The Goodbye Kiss stars Alessio Boni as Giorgio Pellegrini, Michele Placido as Ferruccio Anedda, Isabella Ferrari as Flora and Alina Nedelea as Roberta, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Goodbye Kiss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goodbye Kiss page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Goodbye Kiss tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Goodbye Kiss (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Goodbye Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Goodbye Kiss worth watching?
The Goodbye Kiss holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Goodbye Kiss?
The Goodbye Kiss stars Alessio Boni, Michele Placido, Isabella Ferrari, Alina Nedelea and Carlo Cecchi.
When was The Goodbye Kiss released?
The Goodbye Kiss was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.