We Can Do That (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, We Can Do That is a comedy and drama film directed by Giulio Manfredonia, running about 111 minutes. “From a close range nobody is normal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film follows Nello, the recently hired director of a newly developed work cooperative of former mental patients. After the closure of state psychiatric hospitals and asylums in Italy under the Basaglia Law many former patients were left with few resources and little hope of reintegrating into society. With the intention of actually improving the lives of his pupils, rather than just sedating them, Nello encourages them to expand their individual abilities and explore the wider world around them although, regardless of intention, there is sometimes a price to pushing boundaries too quickly.
Who’s in it. We Can Do That stars Claudio Bisio as Nello, Anita Caprioli as Sara, Andrea Bosca as Gigio and Giovanni Calcagno as Luca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, We Can Do That has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Can Do That page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Can Do That tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Can Do That (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Can Do That change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Can Do That worth watching?
- We Can Do That holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We Can Do That?
- We Can Do That stars Claudio Bisio, Anita Caprioli, Andrea Bosca, Giovanni Calcagno and Michele De Virgilio.
- When was We Can Do That released?
- We Can Do That was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.