

Let's Hope It's a Girl
A multifaceted exploration of the pointlessness of sexual stereotypes. Liv Ullmann is a countess who, after her divorce, takes over the family farm. Realizing that she can't rely on the patriarchal society structure for assistance, Ullmann runs the farm herself with the help of her female servants and relatives. When the Count (Philipe Noiret) comes back into her life, he and his male buddies find themselves outclassed by the expertise of the ladies.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
About Let's Hope It's a Girl
Let's Hope It's a Girl is a 1986 Italian-language comedy and drama film directed by Mario Monicelli. The cast is led by Liv Ullmann, Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Let's Hope It's a Girl was produced by Clemi Cinematografica, Les Producteurs Associés, and Films A2 and made in France and Italy. It was released on February 6, 1986.
- Director
- Mario Monicelli
- Writers
- Tullio Pinelli, Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi
- Release date
- February 6, 1986
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Clemi Cinematografica, Les Producteurs Associés, Films A2
Let's Hope It's a Girl cast & crew
Let's Hope It's a Girl was directed by Mario Monicelli and written by Tullio Pinelli, Leonardo Benvenuti, and Piero De Bernardi.
The cast features Liv Ullmann as Elena, Catherine Deneuve as Claudia, Philippe Noiret as Leonardo, Giuliana De Sio as Franca, Stefania Sandrelli as Lolli, and Bernard Blier as Uncle Gugo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicola Piovani, cinematography is by Camillo Bazzoni, and it was produced by Giovanni Di Clemente.
Is Let's Hope It's a Girl worth watching?
Let's Hope It's a Girl holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Let's Hope It's a Girl is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Let's Hope It's a Girl

Liv Ullmann
Elena

Catherine Deneuve
Claudia

Philippe Noiret
Leonardo

Giuliana De Sio
Franca

Stefania Sandrelli
Lolli

Bernard Blier
Uncle Gugo

Giuliano Gemma
Nardoni

Athina Cenci
Fosca

Paolo Hendel
Giovannini

Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
Malvina

Adalberto Maria Merli
Cesare Molteni, amante di Claudia

Nuccia Fumo
Rosa Nardoni, mamma di Guido
Let's Hope It's a Girl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Let's Hope It's a Girl in United States?
Let's Hope It's a Girl is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Let's Hope It's a Girl in?
Let's Hope It's a Girl is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Let's Hope It's a Girl?
Let's Hope It's a Girl runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Let's Hope It's a Girl rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 70 ratings.











