Venice Calling (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2019, Venice Calling is a comedy and drama film directed by Ivan Calbérac, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Emile is fifteen. He lives in Montargis, between a sweet-crazy father and a mother who has always dyed his hair blond, because, it seems, he is more beautiful like that. When the girl who pleases him more than anything invites him to Venice for the holidays, he is overjoyed. Only problem, his parents decide to accompany him - This is the story of a teenager born into an unclassifiable family, the story of a first love, miraculous and fragile. This is the story of an initiatory and incredible journey where life often takes unawares, but where Venice, it will be at the rendezvous.
Who’s in it. Venice Calling stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Bernard Chamodot, Valérie Bonneton as Annie Chamodot, Hélie Thonnat as Émile Chamodot and Eugène Marcuse as Fabrice Chamodot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Venice Calling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venice Calling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venice Calling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venice Calling (2019)?
- In US, Venice Calling is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venice Calling worth watching?
- Venice Calling holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Venice Calling?
- Venice Calling stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Valérie Bonneton, Hélie Thonnat, Eugène Marcuse and Coline D'Inca.
- When was Venice Calling released?
- Venice Calling was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
