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Made in Italy

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A London artist and his estranged son try to mend their relationship as they work together to repair a dilapidated house in Italy.
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Strong performances and a lovely setting are half the battle for Made in Italy -- unfortunately, the other half is lost by a disappointingly slight story.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 03/31/2021
2/5
There's nothing original here and, despite the real-life parallels, little authenticity. Go to Full Review Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/25/2021
2/5
Those in the market for domestic drama, sexual tension and humorous mishaps against a backdrop of sawing and sweeping would be advised to try any home renovation show over this. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian 03/25/2021
3/5
Realism is clearly not a strong suit for writer-director James D'Arcy, but he gets pretty good comic performances from his likeable cast, which includes Lindsay Duncan as an acerbic estate agent. Go to Full Review Jesse Hassenger Decider 02/10/2024
Ultimately, this is a family drama in the vein of Neeson’s lower-tier thrillers: It gets the job done with some efficiency, but it’s hard not to think of the many times Neeson himself has done similar, better movies. Go to Full Review Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews (Ghost.io) 07/24/2023
C
Made in Italy has indeed an emotionally compelling father-son story that many viewers will surely connect with, but James D'Arcy's directorial and screenplay debut is not going to be remembered for long. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 09/01/2022
2/5
Made in Italy keeps the ball rolling on the problems of the rich and white in the Tuscan countryside — grab a number and get in line. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Corey 08/16/2020 A nice little movie with great cast , storyline and scenery. Maybe will see it again. See more Ed B @RT18758010 Aug 13 Terrible movie, terrible actors, terrible story, and terrible soundtrack. The only good thing about this movie is the view of the Tuscany landscape. And the actor plays the son is the only good actor in the film. Very weak writing, soap opera alike and very Italian drama. A romanticized view of Italy. I give one star for the landscape and for the actor plays de son. I kept watching hoping the story would get better and never did. Horrible movie! See more Simon R @RT33144925 06/23/2025 Predictable, contrived plot (was it developed by a 12 year old?), bad acting, lousy script (same 12 year old?) - just annoying really. Wanted to settle down with a glass of wine to enjoy something that I expected to be formulaic but enjoyable - instead it was just formulaic. See more Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo 04/23/2025 Um drama divertido sobre abandono parental (embora tenha uma boa desculpa, o abandono sempre é irreparável e injustificável) gosto de filminhos, água coma açúcar, tudo muito previsível e deliciado, dramático e conflituoso, um passatempo leve e com boas pitadas de diversão… Engraçadinho e entretém... See more Barrie S @Barrieboy 12/15/2024 Delightful film. Beautiful Tuscan scenery, superb acting. Probably predictable but a pleasant and welcome escape from today’s violence, hatred & foul language. See more Mark H @RT03944247 11/13/2024 Some nice Italian scenery in this but the acting is wooden (especially Liam Neeson), the plot is predictable and the story is dull. A lot of emotional glances about a relationship with a father and son that no longer connect after the death of the mother of Micheal Richardson’s character. The characters are meant to be healing their broken relationship, but it is never very clear what the rift is about to begin with, other than the father shutting out the son. This movie is only worth watching for the scenery. See more Read all reviews
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James D'Arcy

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Liam Neeson

Robert

Yolanda Kettle

Ruth

Lindsay Duncan

Kate

Micheál Richardson

Jack

Valeria Bilello

Natalia

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Movie Info

Synopsis A London artist and his estranged son try to mend their relationship as they work together to repair a dilapidated house in Italy.
Director
James D'Arcy
Producer
Pippa Cross, Sam Tipper-Hale
Screenwriter
James D'Arcy
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Indiana Production Company, CrossDay Productions Ltd.
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 7, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 7, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$101.1K
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)