Looking for Alibrandi (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Looking for Alibrandi is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kate Woods, running about 103 minutes. “Sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Josie Alibrandi has a lot to deal with right now. She’s 17, got the dreaded H.S.C. in front of her, and the boy of her dreams seems completely out of reach. Then there’s that other problem. She’s a wog. Sure, it’s where Josie comes from, but it’s not where she feels she belongs. In fact, Josie doesn’t know where she belongs. With her Nonna in one ear talking about the old country and the stuck-up girls at her school telling her she’s an outsider, it’s no wonder. This year, however, everything is going to change. Josie will let loose, face her fears, uncover secrets - even discover the true identity of her father. It’s going to be a year when Josie finally finds out where she belongs.

Who’s in it. Looking for Alibrandi stars Greta Scacchi as Christina Alibrandi, Anthony LaPaglia as Michael Andretti, Elena Cotta as Katia Alibrandi and Kerry Walker as Sister Louise, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Looking for Alibrandi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Alibrandi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Alibrandi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.