Under the Tuscan Sun

PG-13

Released Sep 26, 2003

1 hr. 53 min.

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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155 Reviews

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50,000+ Ratings

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When Frances Mayes (Diane Lane) learns her husband is cheating on her from a writer whom she gave a bad review, her life is turned upside down. In an attempt to bring her out of a deep depression, her best friend, Patti (Sandra Oh), encourages Frances to take a tour of Italy. During the trip, the new divorcée impulsively decides to purchase a rural Tuscan villa and struggles to start her life anew amid colorful local characters, including the handsome Marcello (Raoul Bova).

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Critics Consensus

Though formulaic and superficial, Under the Tuscan Sun is redeemed by Lane's vibrant performance.

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Sherry C

This is an amazing movie! I love the beautiful scenery and warmth from the actors. My boyfriend also enjoyed it which is rare when I get to pick our date night movies. This is a must see for romantic film fans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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ÃrÃ¡inn G

Never give up looking for true love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Dan S

Great Film! They do not make many like this anymore. They would ruin it today with their updates pleasing everyone. This movie was so much fun. I lived in Italy for 3 years! My mom's side is Italian by ancestry. Proud of that. My dads side mostly Irish. with twists of English.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/23

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Debra B

I love this movie so much. Diane Lane is perfect in the role. Highly recommmend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/23

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Raquel L

História fascinante. Me apaixonei pelo filme, comprei o DVD, assisti incontáveis vezes, comprei o livro de onde surgiu a história, pois SIM, este filme é baseado em fatos reais, comprei outro livro da mesma autora, chama "Um Ano de Viagens", e terminei durante um de meus mochilões sozinha pela Europa. Encerrei a leitura e mandei por correio este livro para meu grande amigo de infância que hoje em Londres, e o filme favorito dela (que ele também ama) é Under the Tuscan Sun. Quando pedi o endereço dele (ele sabia que eu estava em Sevilla), ele imaginava que eu enviaria um cartão postal, mas ficou maravilhado quando enviei o livro do qual havíamos conversado a respeito uma semana antes juntos em Londres. Falamos sobre Under The Tuscan Sun também, inclusive. No livro eu mandei um marca páginas que comprei em Sevilla marcando uma página com uma frase que havíamos conversado a respeito que é muito significativa aos reais viajantes como nós, que sentem a a emoção viagem. "A urgência de viajar é hipnótica. Duas das minhas palavras preferidas estão associadas: 'hora' de 'partida'. Viajar aguça as emoções, vira de ponta-cabeça a memória, e as moedas douradas se espalham." Frances Mayes. Digníssimo o livro dela, Under the Tuscan Sun, ter se tornado um filme - belíssimo por sinal. P.S.: a casa de Frances Mayes - conhecida como Villa Bramasole em Cortona, Itália, existe mesmo, é possível ser vista à distância e é dela (atualmente viva) até os dias de hoje (2023). Um encanto.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Sean K

This came out several years ago, but I finally watched it on Prime. I managed to catch Stealing Beauty on some cable channel (years ago) , another movie set in Tuscany, and while neither are in my usual "wheelhouse", I enjoyed both of them, with the leads in both films doing a great job (Diane Lane, and Liv Tyler). While Beauty was a bit sexier (thanks to Tyler), both films made me wish I was rich, so I could move to Tuscany, purchase a little villa, and live there as an American ex-pat, as the scenery in both movies is outstandingly beautiful. And I've been told by my brother, a former flight attendant, that Italy has the best food in the world.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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Audrey Wells

Director

Diane Lane

Frances Mayes

Sandra Oh

Patti

Lindsay Duncan

Katherine

Vincent Riotta

Martini

Raoul Bova

Marcello

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Rated: 4/5

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Rated: 2/5

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

And while the movie gets a bit too cute and cloying at times, especially when it dips into tired sentimentality, Lane carries it all marvelously, lighting up the screen with one of the year's best performances.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 15, 2005

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Matt Brunson

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A warm and luminous film.

Rated: 3/4

May 31, 2023

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

See it only for the spectacular scenery provided by the gorgeous geography of provincial Italy, and the ever-radiant beauty of Diane Lane.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 31, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Despite its scripted flaws, Under the Tuscan Sun is the fairy tale that speaks to the hopeful romantic in us all.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 3, 2019

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Synopsis

When Frances Mayes (Diane Lane) learns her husband is cheating on her from a writer whom she gave a bad review, her life is turned upside down. In an attempt to bring her out of a deep depression, her best friend, Patti (Sandra Oh), encourages Frances to take a tour of Italy. During the trip, the new divorcée impulsively decides to purchase a rural Tuscan villa and struggles to start her life anew amid colorful local characters, including the handsome Marcello (Raoul Bova).

Director: Audrey Wells
Executive Producer: Laura Fattori, Sandy Kroopf, Mark Gill
Screenwriter: Audrey Wells, Audrey Wells, Frances Mayes
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Blue Gardenia Productions, Timnick Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.6M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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