The Big Step (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, The Big Step is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Antonio Padovan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Ever since, at the age of six, Dario Cavalieri saw live images of the first moon landing, he has never stopped wanting to go there. Mario Cavalieri runs a neighborhood hardware store in Rome, until the day his existence is upset by the phone ring. His brother Dario is in prison. Mario finds himself being the only one who can take care of that brother he has seen only once in his life. The two brothers, as physically similar as they are different in character, will find themselves alone in the face of an impossible undertaking.
Who’s in it. The Big Step stars Giuseppe Battiston as Dario Cavalieri, Stefano Fresi as Mario Cavalieri, Camilla Filippi as Carlotta and Flavio Bucci as Umberto Cavalieri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Big Step has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Step tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Step (2020)?
- In US, The Big Step is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Step worth watching?
- The Big Step holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Step?
- The Big Step stars Giuseppe Battiston, Stefano Fresi, Camilla Filippi, Flavio Bucci and Roberto Citran.
- When was The Big Step released?
- The Big Step was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.