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Misunderstood (1966): Cast & Where to Watch

Misunderstood (1966) movie poster

Misunderstood is a 1966 drama directed by Luigi Comencini, starring Anthony Quayle as Sir John Edward Duncombe, Adriana Facchetti and John Sharp. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Stream it on Eternal Family and Fandor, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and YouTube.

Misunderstood (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Luigi Comencini
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Misunderstood About?

The premise of Misunderstood without spoilers.

The story of a widower and his two sons, focusing on their complex and sometimes difficult relationships.

Misunderstood Themes & Keywords

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  • brother
  • boy
  • childhood
  • father son relationship
  • loss of wife
  • death of mother
  • death of child
  • 1960s
  • modern day adaptation
  • florence italy
  • parenthesis in title
  • grief
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  • widower
  • british consulate
  • englishman abroad
  • firecracker
  • high society
  • rich family
  • judo
  • tape recorder
  • missing mother
  • two on a bicycle
  • nanny
  • pocket money
  • recorded voice
  • voice recording
  • erased record
  • underage drinking
  • cemetery
  • uncle
  • movie theater
  • radiography
  • skull x ray
  • severed spine
  • loss of son
  • death of title character
  • falling into a lake
  • accidental death
  • italy
  • reference to t.s. eliot
  • babysitter
  • close up of eyes
  • older brother younger brother relationship
  • nurse
  • school uniform
  • boy wears pajamas
  • martial arts
  • martial arts class
  • storm
  • rowboat
Where to watch

Where to Watch Misunderstood

Stream it on Eternal Family and Fandor, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Misunderstood Cast & Characters

Anthony Quayle leads the cast as Sir John Edward Duncombe, with Adriana Facchetti as Luisa and John Sharp as Uncle William 'Will'. Directed by Luigi Comencini; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Misunderstood Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Misunderstood (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]
  • Teaser Radiance Blu-ray Trailer [Subtitled]
Details

Misunderstood Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “L’INCOMPRESO” and “Incompreso”.

Also known as
  • L’INCOMPRESO
  • Incompreso
  • Incompreso - Vita col figlio
  • L'Incompris
  • El incomprendido
  • Der Unverstandene
  • 爱的世界
  • 천사의 시
  • 愛的世界

Seen Misunderstood?

FAQ

Misunderstood FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Misunderstood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Misunderstood?

Misunderstood runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Misunderstood released?

Misunderstood was released on December 19, 1966.

Who directed Misunderstood?

Misunderstood was directed by Luigi Comencini.

More films by Luigi Comencini

Who is in the cast of Misunderstood?

Misunderstood stars Anthony Quayle as Sir John Edward Duncombe, Adriana Facchetti as Luisa and John Sharp as Uncle William 'Will', among 9 credited actors.

Where can I watch Misunderstood?

In the US, Misunderstood is streaming on Eternal Family, Fandor and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).

Does Misunderstood have a post-credit scene?

No. Misunderstood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Misunderstood in?

The original language of Misunderstood is Italian.

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