Merry Christmas... Happy New Year(1989)
Buon Natale, buon anno
Merry Christmas... Happy New Year Synopsis
In this romantic story, a couple (Michel Serrault and Virna Lisi) who have been married for over forty years are forced to separate, one to each of their two children's families, when they can no longer pay the rent on their longtime apartment. Absence, in this case, refreshes their memory of the love they have shared, and they take to meeting one another furtively in hotel rooms for sex and affection. One summer, as each of their daughters families takes them on separate vacations, they have had enough, and elope, finding contentment as lighthouse keepers off the coast of Sicily.
Merry Christmas... Happy New Year (1989) is a comedy and drama film directed by Luigi Comencini, released on November 23, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Michel Serrault, Virna Lisi, Mattia Sbragia and Consuelo Ferrara. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Comencini
- Writers:
- Raffaele Festa Campanile, Cristina Comencini, Luigi Comencini
- Producers:
- Fabio Criscuolo, Luigi Patrizi
- Cinematographer:
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Composer:
- Fiorenzo Carpi
- Production:
- Titanus, Cité Films, RAI, Videoschermo
- Status:
- Released
Merry Christmas... Happy New Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Serrault
as Gino
Virna Lisi
as Elvira
Mattia Sbragia
as Giorgio
Consuelo Ferrara
as Patrizia
Tiziana Pini
as Giannina
Nar Sene
as Abraham
Paolo Graziosi
as Pietro
Francesca Neri
Ida Eccher
- Maurizio Solda
Maurizio Solda
- Luciano Turi
Luciano Turi
Raffaele Di Mario
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Comencini, written by Raffaele Festa Campanile, Cristina Comencini and Luigi Comencini, produced by Fabio Criscuolo and Luigi Patrizi.
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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Merry Christmas... Happy New Year online?
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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Merry Christmas... Happy New Year?
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The main cast of Merry Christmas... Happy New Year (1989) includes Michel Serrault, Virna Lisi, Mattia Sbragia, Consuelo Ferrara and Tiziana Pini. The film was directed by Luigi Comencini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Merry Christmas... Happy New Year released?
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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year was released on November 23, 1989 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Merry Christmas... Happy New Year worth watching?
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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year (1989) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 8 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.