Mid-August Lunch
Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.
Where to watch Mid-August Lunch in United States
Can I watch Mid-August Lunch in United States? Yes — you can stream Mid-August Lunch in United States on Kanopy and Hoopla.
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Where is Mid-August Lunch streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
About Mid-August Lunch
Mid-August Lunch is a 2008 Italian-language comedy film directed by Gianni Di Gregorio. The cast is led by Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Mid-August Lunch was produced by Archimede, Fandango, and RAI Cinema and made in Italy. It was released on April 30, 2008. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gianni Di Gregorio
- Writers
- Gianni Di Gregorio, Simone Riccardini
- Release date
- April 30, 2008
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Archimede, Fandango, RAI Cinema
Mid-August Lunch cast & crew
Mid-August Lunch was directed by Gianni Di Gregorio and written by Gianni Di Gregorio and Simone Riccardini.
The cast features Gianni Di Gregorio as Gianni, Valeria De Franciscis as Valeria (Gianni's Mother), Maria Calì as Tia Maria (Alfonso's Aunt), Grazia Cesarini Sforza as Grazia (Marcello's Mother), Marina Cacciotti as Maria (Alfonso's Mother), and Luigi Marchetti as Vikingo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stefano Ratchev, cinematography is by Gian Enrico Bianchi, and it was produced by Matteo Garrone.
Is Mid-August Lunch worth watching?
Mid-August Lunch holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 147 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Mid-August Lunch is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mid-August Lunch
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Cast of Mid-August Lunch
Gianni Di Gregorio
Gianni
Valeria De Franciscis
Valeria (Gianni's Mother)
Maria Calì
Tia Maria (Alfonso's Aunt)
Grazia Cesarini Sforza
Grazia (Marcello's Mother)
Marina Cacciotti
Maria (Alfonso's Mother)
Luigi Marchetti
Vikingo
Alfonso Santagata
Alfonso
Marcello Ottolenghi
Marcello (Doctor)
Petre Rosu
Barbone
Biagio Ursitti
Luigi
Mid-August Lunch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mid-August Lunch in United States?
Mid-August Lunch is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Mid-August Lunch on Kanopy?
Yes — Mid-August Lunch is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Mid-August Lunch in?
Mid-August Lunch is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mid-August Lunch?
Mid-August Lunch runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
▸What is Mid-August Lunch rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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