The Italian (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, The Italian is a drama film directed by Andrey Kravchuk, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 2002, an abandoned 5-year-old boy living in a rundown orphanage in a small Russian village is adopted by an Italian family.
Who’s in it. The Italian stars Kolya Spiridonov as Vanya Solntsev / Kolya Spiridonov, Mariya Kuznetsova as Madam, Nikolay Reutov as Grisha and Denis Moiseenko as Kolyan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Italian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Italian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Italian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Italian (2005)?
- In US, The Italian is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Italian worth watching?
- The Italian holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Italian?
- The Italian stars Kolya Spiridonov, Mariya Kuznetsova, Nikolay Reutov, Denis Moiseenko and Sasha Sirotkin.
- When was The Italian released?
- The Italian was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.