Everybody Wants to Be Italian (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Everybody Wants to Be Italian is a 2008 romantic comedy directed by Jason Todd Ipson, starring John Kapelos, Cerina Vincent and Jay Jablonski. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $532,726 worldwide on a $3 million budget. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Jason Todd Ipson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- Budget
- $3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Everybody Wants to Be Italian About?
The premise of Everybody Wants to Be Italian without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic fishmonger struggles to move on from his former girlfriend, even after she’s married with children. Hoping to find love, his friends set him up on a blind date at an Italian singles club. To increase his chances, he pretends to be someone else, adopting the identity of Bianchi and abandoning his real name, Bianski, to win the affections of the intelligent and beautiful Marisa. As their relationship develops, his past love unexpectedly returns, forcing him to confront his feelings and ultimately decide between clinging to the past and embracing a fresh start.
Everybody Wants to Be Italian Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- first date
- fish market
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- romantic comedy
- veterinarian
- fish
- spanish american
- shop
- polish american
- jogging
- delusion
- boston massachusetts
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- male female relationship
- italian american
- independent film
- title spoken by character
Everybody Wants to Be Italian Cast
John Kapelos leads the cast, with Cerina Vincent and Jay Jablonski. Directed by Jason Todd Ipson.
- Director Jason Todd Ipson
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One more film directed by Jason Todd Ipson: Unrest.
Everybody Wants to Be Italian Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Everybody Wants to Be Italian 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Everybody Wants to Be Italian Plot Summary
What happens in Everybody Wants to Be Italian from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant North End of Boston, Massachusetts, Jake Bianski has dedicated the last eight years of his life to running a fish market, his daily routine harmonizing with the rhythms of the ocean. However, beneath this seemingly peaceful exterior lies a heart burdened by nostalgia, as Jake remains emotionally bound to Isabella, his former love who has moved on to build a life with another man. Despite Isabella’s happy family life, which includes three little ones, Jake’s feelings have not waned; instead, they fester like an unhealed wound, keeping the flicker of hope alive in his heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Everybody Wants to Be Italian, scene by scene
Everybody Wants to Be Italian Box Office & Budget
Everybody Wants to Be Italian grossed $532,726 worldwide on a $3 million budget, 18% of what it cost. $351,416 came from the US and Canada and $181,310 (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$532.7K
18% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $351.4K
- International
- $181.3K
- Budget
- $3M
Everybody Wants to Be Italian Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Everybody Wants to Be Italian.
How Well Do You Know Everybody Wants to Be Italian?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What occupation does Jake Bianski hold?
Cars in Everybody Wants to Be Italian
21 cars on screen, including the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
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2003 Cadillac CTS Background role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Little Italy, The Italians and Alfredo, Alfredo.
Everybody Wants to Be Italian FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Everybody Wants to Be Italian, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Everybody Wants to Be Italian?
Everybody Wants to Be Italian runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Everybody Wants to Be Italian released?
Everybody Wants to Be Italian was released on September 5, 2008.
Who directed Everybody Wants to Be Italian?
Everybody Wants to Be Italian was directed by Jason Todd Ipson.
More films by Jason Todd Ipson Who is in the cast of Everybody Wants to Be Italian?
Everybody Wants to Be Italian stars John Kapelos, Cerina Vincent and Jay Jablonski.
How much did Everybody Wants to Be Italian make at the box office?
Everybody Wants to Be Italian grossed $532,726 worldwide ($351,416 domestic, $181,310 international) on a budget of $3 million.
How is Everybody Wants to Be Italian rated?
Everybody Wants to Be Italian has 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Everybody Wants to Be Italian have a post-credit scene?
No. Everybody Wants to Be Italian has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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