

Venice Calling
Emile is fifteen. He lives in Montargis, between a sweet-crazy father and a mother who has always dyed his hair blond, because, it seems, he is more beautiful like that. When the girl who pleases him more than anything invites him to Venice for the holidays, he is overjoyed. Only problem, his parents decide to accompany him - This is the story of a teenager born into an unclassifiable family, the story of a first love, miraculous and fragile. This is the story of an initiatory and incredible journey where life often takes unawares, but where Venice, it will be at the rendezvous.
Where to watch Venice Calling in United States
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Where is Venice Calling streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | ARD Mediathek | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About Venice Calling
Venice Calling is a 2019 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Ivan Calbérac. The cast is led by Benoît Poelvoorde, Valérie Bonneton, Hélie Thonnat. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Venice Calling was produced by France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, and StudioCanal and made in Belgium and France. It was released on May 29, 2019.
- Director
- Ivan Calbérac
- Writers
- Ivan Calbérac
- Release date
- May 29, 2019
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Production
- France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, StudioCanal
Venice Calling cast & crew
Venice Calling was directed by Ivan Calbérac and written by Ivan Calbérac.
The cast features Benoît Poelvoorde as Bernard Chamodot, Valérie Bonneton as Annie Chamodot, Hélie Thonnat as Émile Chamodot, Eugène Marcuse as Fabrice Chamodot, Coline D'Inca as Natacha, and Luna Lou as Pauline Després.
Is Venice Calling worth watching?
Venice Calling holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 266 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Venice Calling is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Venice Calling
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Cast of Venice Calling

Benoît Poelvoorde
Bernard Chamodot

Valérie Bonneton
Annie Chamodot

Hélie Thonnat
Émile Chamodot

Eugène Marcuse
Fabrice Chamodot

Coline D'Inca
Natacha

Luna Lou
Pauline Després

Nicolas Briançon
M. Després

Véronica Novak
Mme Després

David Salles
Le motard

Frédéric Deleersnyder
Vijay

Gigi Ledron
Marie-France

Anaëlle Othenin-Girard
Jérémie
Venice Calling — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Venice Calling in United States?
Venice Calling is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Venice Calling in?
Venice Calling is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Venice Calling?
Venice Calling runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Venice Calling rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 266 ratings.











