'o Re (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, 'o Re is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Luigi Magni, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, Maria Sofia. This seriocomic drama follows the deposed royals as they adapt to their new lives. The former king has recognized the political finality of his deposition, but his queen has taken to traveling in men's clothing all over Italy trying to foment an uprising to restore them to the throne. She is also frantic to have a baby, an heir, but the king has become celibate as a kind of homage to his beloved mother; he spends all his time lobbying the Vatican to get her declared a saint.
Who’s in it. 'o Re stars Giancarlo Giannini as re Francesco II di Borbone, Ornella Muti as regina Maria Sofia, Carlo Croccolo as Rafele and Luc Merenda as Don Josè Borjes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 'o Re has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'o Re page.
If you liked it. Fans of 'o Re tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 'o Re (1989)?
- In US, 'o Re is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 'o Re worth watching?
- 'o Re holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 'o Re?
- 'o Re stars Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti, Carlo Croccolo, Luc Merenda and Cristina Marsillach.