Tea with Mussolini (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Tea with Mussolini is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Semi-autobiographical film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, telling the story of young Italian boy Luca's upbringing by a circle of English and American women, before and during World War II.
Who’s in it. Tea with Mussolini stars Maggie Smith as Lady Hester Random, Judi Dench as Arabella, Cher as Elsa Strauss-Almerson and Joan Plowright as Mary Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tea with Mussolini has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tea with Mussolini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tea with Mussolini tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tea with Mussolini (1999)?
- In US, Tea with Mussolini is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tea with Mussolini worth watching?
- Tea with Mussolini holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tea with Mussolini?
- Tea with Mussolini stars Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Cher, Joan Plowright and Baird Wallace.
- When was Tea with Mussolini released?
- Tea with Mussolini was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.