Avanti! (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, Avanti! is a comedy and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 144 minutes. “When someone knocks on your door and says permesso?... be careful before you say Avanti!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A successful businessman goes to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon-father's body only to discover dad died with his mistress of long standing.
Who’s in it. Avanti! stars Jack Lemmon as Wendell Armbruster, Jr., Juliet Mills as Pamela Piggott, Clive Revill as Carlo Carlucci and Edward Andrews as J.J. Blodgett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Avanti! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avanti! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avanti! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avanti! (1972)?
- In US, Avanti! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Avanti! worth watching?
- Avanti! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Avanti!?
- Avanti! stars Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews and Gianfranco Barra.
- When was Avanti! released?
- Avanti! was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.