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Il Divo (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Il Divo (2009) movie poster

Il Divo is a 2009 biographical drama directed by Paolo Sorrentino. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $11.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$11.3M
award nomination
1
Metascore
81
Il Divo (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Paolo Sorrentino
Genres
Biography , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
MPI
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Il Divo About?

The premise of Il Divo without spoilers.

In Rome's pre-dawn hours, Giulio Andreotti, a dominant figure in Italian politics for four decades, begins his day. As he nears seventy, Andreotti’s authority is challenged when the Mafia puts a price on his head. The film explores the life of this complex and powerful man, examining his enduring influence and the threats he faces. It questions whether even someone with such power can truly change in the face of danger and betrayal.

Il Divo Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • italian politician
  • year 1993
  • year 1992
  • year 1991
  • italian prime minister
  • 1990s
  • 1980s
  • 1970s
  • italian politics
  • controversial
  • minister
  • giulio andreotti
+38 more
  • reference to giulio andreotti
  • prime minister of italy
  • italian republic
  • southern europe
  • europe
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • prime minister
  • politician
  • cold war era
  • corrupt politician
  • shady
  • reference to aldo moro
  • political ally
  • abduction
  • nickname in title
  • political intrigue
  • black and white scene
  • grotesque
  • wandering
  • graffiti
  • voice over
  • multiple narrators
  • handgun
  • press conference
  • lawyer
  • police arrest
  • senator
  • art gallery
  • hunting
  • police officer
  • scandal
  • horse racing
  • photographer
  • businessman
  • press
  • bomb
  • hitman
  • acupuncture
Where to watch

Where to Watch Il Divo

Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Il Divo

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

Ratings

Il Divo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Il Divo 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.

Box office

Il Divo Box Office

Il Divo grossed $11.3 million worldwide. $240,159 came from the US and Canada and $11 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.3M

US & Canada
$240.2K
International
$11M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Awards

Il Divo Awards & Nominations

Il Divo was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Il Divo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Il Divo.

Official US IL DIVO Trailer
Cars

Cars in Il Divo

15 cars on screen, including the 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 Super and the 1991 Fiat Croma.

All 15 cars
  • 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 Super in Il Divo 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 Super Important role
  • 1991 Fiat Croma in Il Divo 1991 Fiat Croma Important role
  • 1990 Volkswagen Golf II Typ 19E in Il Divo 1990 Volkswagen Golf II Typ 19E Important role
  • 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 in Il Divo 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Minor role
Details

Il Divo Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Il Divo: la spettacolare vita di Giulio Andreotti” and “일 디보”.

Also known as
  • Il Divo: la spettacolare vita di Giulio Andreotti
  • 일 디보
  • نخست وزیر
  • Изумительный
  • Il Divo - Der Göttliche
  • האלוהי
  • Il divo - A megfoghatatlan
  • Boski
  • Božský
  • 大牌明星
  • イル・ディーヴォ 魔王と呼ばれた男
  • O Divo
+2 more
  • سرشناس
  • Дивовижний

Seen Il Divo?

FAQ

Il Divo FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Il Divo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Il Divo?

Il Divo runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Il Divo released?

Il Divo was released on April 24, 2009.

Who directed Il Divo?

Il Divo was directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

More films by Paolo Sorrentino

Where can I watch Il Divo?

In the US, Il Divo is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Il Divo make at the box office?

Il Divo grossed $11.3 million worldwide ($240,159 domestic, $11 million international).

How is Il Divo rated?

Il Divo has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.

Was Il Divo nominated for any awards?

Il Divo received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Il Divo have a post-credit scene?

No. Il Divo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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