Caterina in the Big City(2003)
Caterina va in città
Sometimes you just want to fit in... or not.
Caterina in the Big City Synopsis
When her social-climbing father is relocated from a one-horse town to his native Rome, 12-year-old Caterina enrolls in his old school, finding herself adrift in an environment where eighth-graders form friendships based on social class and their parents' political affiliations.
Caterina in the Big City (2003) is a comedy and drama film directed by Paolo Virzì, released on October 24, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Sergio Castellitto, Margherita Buy, Alice Teghil and Federica Sbrenna. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 270 ratings.
- Director:
- Paolo Virzì
- Writers:
- Paolo Virzì, Francesco Bruni, Francesco Bruni
- Producers:
- Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz, Riccardo Tozzi
- Cinematographer:
- Arnaldo Catinari
- Composer:
- Carlo Virzì
- Production:
- Cattleya, RAI Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Caterina in the Big City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sergio Castellitto
as Giancarlo Iacovoni
Margherita Buy
as Agata Iacovoni
Alice Teghil
as Caterina Iacovoni
Federica Sbrenna
as Daniela Germano
- Margherita Mazzola
Margherita Mazzola
as Martina
- Carolina Iaquaniello
Carolina Iaquaniello
as Margherita Rossi Chaillet
- Martina Tasquetta
Martina Tasquetta
as Alessia
Galatea Ranzi
as Livia, Margherita's mother
Silvio Vannucci
as Fabietto Cruciani
Alessandra Celi
as Mrs. Germano
Pasquale Anselmo
as Riccardo
Luisella Boni
as Andreina, Gianfilippo's mother
Key crew
Directed by Paolo Virzì, written by Paolo Virzì, Francesco Bruni and Francesco Bruni, produced by Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz and Riccardo Tozzi.
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Caterina in the Big City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 270 ratings.
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Caterina in the Big City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Caterina in the Big City online?
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Caterina in the Big City (2003) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Caterina in the Big City?
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The main cast of Caterina in the Big City (2003) includes Sergio Castellitto, Margherita Buy, Alice Teghil, Federica Sbrenna and Margherita Mazzola. The film was directed by Paolo Virzì. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Caterina in the Big City released?
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Caterina in the Big City was released on October 24, 2003 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Caterina in the Big City worth watching?
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Caterina in the Big City (2003) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 270 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.