Mediterraneo (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1991, Mediterraneo is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, running about 96 minutes. “On a magical Greek island a soldier is about to discover that it is better to make love instead of war” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Greek Sea, World War II. An Italian ship leaves a handful of soldiers in a little island; their mission is to spot enemy ships and to hold the island in case of attack. The village of the island seems abandoned and there isn't a single enemy in sight, so the soldiers begin to relax a little. Things change when their ship is hit and destroyed by the enemy, and the soldiers find themselves abandoned there.
Who’s in it. Mediterraneo stars Diego Abatantuono as Sgt. Nicola Lo Russo, Claudio Bigagli as Lt. Raffaele Montini, Giuseppe Cederna as Antonio Farina and Claudio Bisio as Corrado Noventa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Mediterraneo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mediterraneo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mediterraneo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mediterraneo (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mediterraneo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mediterraneo worth watching?
- Mediterraneo holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mediterraneo?
- Mediterraneo stars Diego Abatantuono, Claudio Bigagli, Giuseppe Cederna, Claudio Bisio and Gigio Alberti.
- When was Mediterraneo released?
- Mediterraneo was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.