Facing Windows (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Facing Windows is a drama and romance film directed by Ferzan Özpetek, running about 106 minutes. “Desire knows no bounds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for a Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her.
Who’s in it. Facing Windows stars Massimo Girotti as Simone / Davide Veroli, Raoul Bova as Lorenzo, Filippo Nigro as Filippo and Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Giovanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Facing Windows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Facing Windows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Facing Windows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Facing Windows (2003)?
- In US, Facing Windows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Facing Windows worth watching?
- Facing Windows holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Facing Windows?
- Facing Windows stars Massimo Girotti, Raoul Bova, Filippo Nigro, Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Serra Yılmaz.
- When was Facing Windows released?
- Facing Windows was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.