Welcome to the North (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, Welcome to the North is a comedy film directed by Luca Miniero, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Now in the Far North (i.e. Milan!), Alberto has accepted to manage a program for efficiency improvement in the Italian Post. He devotes all his time and all his energy to this noble task and neglects his wife Silvia, which of course annoys her beyond limits. Things do not fare much better in Castellabate where it is rather Maria, Matta's wife, who gets on his nerves by always blaming him for his lack of ambition. One day, due to a misunderstanding, Mattia is transferred to... Milan! And on whose doorstep does he land? Alberto's of course!
Who’s in it. Welcome to the North stars Alessandro Siani as Mattia Volpe, Claudio Bisio as Alberto Colombo, Angela Finocchiaro as Silvia Colombo - Erminia and Valentina Lodovini as Maria Flagello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Welcome to the North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to the North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to the North tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to the North (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome to the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome to the North worth watching?
- Welcome to the North holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to the North?
- Welcome to the North stars Alessandro Siani, Claudio Bisio, Angela Finocchiaro, Valentina Lodovini and Paolo Rossi.
- When was Welcome to the North released?
- Welcome to the North was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.