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Movie poster: Tea with Mussolini (1999)
🎬 Movie

Tea with Mussolini

1999 · 117 min Comedy Drama War
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.

📋 Film Details

Year 1999
Country United Kingdom, Italy
Genre Comedy, Drama, War
Director Franco Zeffirelli
Runtime 117 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (155 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Lady Hester Random

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Arabella

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Mary Wallace

Cher

Cher

Elsa Strauss-Almerson

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell

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Baird Wallace

Luca

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Charlie Lucas

Luca (Child)

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

British Consul

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Paul Chequer

Wilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy

Massimo Ghini

Massimo Ghini

Paolo

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