Tea with Mussolini
“A story of civilized disobedience”
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.
Where to watch Tea with Mussolini in United States
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Where is Tea with Mussolini streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Tea with Mussolini
Tea with Mussolini is a 1999 English-language comedy, drama and war film directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The cast is led by Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Tea with Mussolini was produced by Cattleya, Cineritmo, and Film and General Productions and made in United Kingdom and Italy. It was released on March 25, 1999, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers
- John Mortimer
- Release date
- March 25, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Italy
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $21 million
- Production
- Cattleya, Cineritmo, Film and General Productions
Tea with Mussolini cast & crew
Tea with Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and written by John Mortimer.
The cast features Maggie Smith as Lady Hester Random, Judi Dench as Arabella, Joan Plowright as Mary Wallace, Cher as Elsa Strauss-Almerson, Lily Tomlin as Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell, and Baird Wallace as Luca.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David Watkin and it was produced by Marco Chimenz and Clive Parsons.
Is Tea with Mussolini worth watching?
Tea with Mussolini holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 159 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and war, Tea with Mussolini is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Tea with Mussolini
Maggie Smith
Lady Hester Random
Judi Dench
Arabella
Joan Plowright
Mary Wallace
Cher
Elsa Strauss-Almerson
Lily Tomlin
Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell
Baird Wallace
Luca
Charlie Lucas
Luca (Child)
Michael Williams
British Consul
Paul Chequer
Wilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy
Massimo Ghini
Paolo
Paolo Seganti
Vittorio Fanfanni
Tessa Pritchard
Connie Raynor
Tea with Mussolini — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tea with Mussolini in United States?
Tea with Mussolini is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Tea with Mussolini in?
Tea with Mussolini is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Tea with Mussolini rated?
Tea with Mussolini is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 159 ratings.
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