Kryptonite! (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, Kryptonite! is a comedy and drama film directed by Ivan Cotroneo, running about 98 minutes. “Every family has its own secrets, but some are funnier than the others.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1970s Naples, bullied nine year-old Peppino is watching the world around him as his extended dysfunctional family change. Psychedelic flower power and hippie love is threatening the old traditional southern Italian family. Dad is having an affair and Mom has taken to her bed with depression. Super-mod brother and sister Titina and Salvatore take the boy under their wings, introducing him to demonstrations and love-ins, whilst caped superhero Gennaro visits Peppino even after being knocked down and killed by the number 12 bus. It is the imaginary appearances of this older superman cousin that help the nine-year-old navigate the complicated adult world.
Who’s in it. Kryptonite! stars Valeria Golino as Rosaria, Cristiana Capotondi as Titina, Luca Zingaretti as Antonio and Libero De Rienzo as Salvatore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kryptonite! 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 Kryptonite! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kryptonite! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kryptonite! (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kryptonite! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kryptonite! worth watching?
- Kryptonite! holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Kryptonite!?
- Kryptonite! stars Valeria Golino, Cristiana Capotondi, Luca Zingaretti, Libero De Rienzo and Luigi Catani.
- When was Kryptonite! released?
- Kryptonite! was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.