Momo (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Momo is a 2001 fantasy animated film directed by Enzo D’Alò, starring Erica Necci as Momo (voice), Diego Abatantuono and Riccardo Rossi. It is based on Momo by Michael Ende and J. Maxwell Brownjohn. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $928,169 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Enzo D’Alò
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Taurus Produktion
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Momo About?
The premise of Momo without spoilers, adapted from Momo by Michael Ende and J. Maxwell Brownjohn. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An orphan named Momo makes friends while living amid the ruined remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater. When a global corporation begins hoarding people's time, the community loses the moments needed for family and friendship. With Master Hora, the keeper of time, Momo confronts the thieves to save everyone before all is lost forever.
Momo Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- world
- foreign language adaptation
- based on novel
- character name in title
Momo Cast & Characters
Erica Necci leads the cast as Momo (voice), with Diego Abatantuono as Mastro Hora (voice) and Riccardo Rossi as Osvaldo Fusi (voice). Directed by Enzo D’Alò; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Enzo D’Alò
- Erica Necci as Momo (voice)
- Diego Abatantuono as Mastro Hora (voice)
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Riccardo Rossi as Osvaldo Fusi (voice) - Michele Kalamera as Beppo (voice)
Also Starring in Momo
· 21 more- Giulio Renzi-Ricci Gigi (voice)
- Patrick Donati Enzo (voice)
- Cecilia Minutillo Turtur Livia (voice)
- Giancarlo Giannini Presidente (voice)
- Sergio Rubini Signore grigio #1 (voice)
- Neri Marcorè Signore grigio #2 (voice)
- Renzo Stacchi Gallo (voce)
- Gianna Nannini Segretaria (voice)
- Gabriele Patriarca Bruno (voice)
- Maricla Affatato Segretaria (voice)
- Mario Bombardieri Signore grigio (voice)
- Antonio Angrisano Signore grigio (voice)
- Monica Bertolotti Segretaria (voice)
- Gabriele Martini Signore grigio (voice)
- Alina Moradei Civetta (voice)
- Massimiliano Plinio Signore grigio (voice)
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- Mauro Magliozzi Signore grigio (voice)
- Claudio Sorrentino Commissario (voice)
- Roberto Paladini Chicco (voice)
- Maura Cenciarelli Bambina (voice)
- Micaela Incitti Bambina (voice)
More from Enzo D’Alò
More films directed by Enzo D’Alò: A Greyhound of a Girl, Pipi, Pupu & Rosemary: The Mystery of the Stolen Notes, Pinocchio and Opopomoz.
Momo Plot Summary
What happens in Momo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Momo Erica Necci is an orphan girl who finds herself in a quiet town where everyday life unfolds with gentle rhythms and a deep sense of community. She quickly forms a warm bond with Beppo Riccardo Rossi, a kindly elder who treats her like a granddaughter, and with Gigi Giulio Renzi-Ricci, a boy who is instantly drawn to her warmth. As their circle grows, Enzo Patrick Donati and Livia Cecilia Minutillo-Turtur join in, alongside other young friends, and they stake a claim to an ancient amphitheatre as their shared playground. Even Cassiopea, a tortoise they meet on the street, becomes a small symbol of the town’s carefree charm, a quiet witness to their adventures and everyday kindness.
Full summary
The whole story of Momo, scene by scene
Momo Box Office
Momo grossed $928,169 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$928.2K
- International
- $928.2K
Momo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Momo.
How Well Do You Know Momo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the orphan girl who is the film’s main protagonist?
Momo Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Момо” and “Momo: Una aventura contrarreloj”.
- Also known as
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- Момо
- Momo: Una aventura contrarreloj
- Momo: una aventura a contrarreloj
- Momo, una aventura contra rellotge
- 时间大使莫莫
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Movies Like Momo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Momo, A Letter to Momo and Magical Princess Minky Momo.
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Momo 1986 -
A Letter to Momo 2014 -
Magical Princess Minky Momo 1982 -
Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream 1985 -
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams 1993 -
Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories 1994 -
Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye 2025 -
Momokuri 2015 -
Mio in the Land of Faraway 1987 -
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms 2018 -
Munto 2003 -
Namiya 2017
Momo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Momo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Momo?
Momo runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Momo released?
Momo was released on December 21, 2001.
Who directed Momo?
Momo was directed by Enzo D’Alò.
More films by Enzo D’Alò Who is in the cast of Momo?
Momo stars Erica Necci as Momo (voice), Diego Abatantuono as Mastro Hora (voice) and Riccardo Rossi as Osvaldo Fusi (voice), among 25 credited actors.
How much did Momo make at the box office?
Momo grossed $928,169 worldwide.
Is Momo based on a book?
Yes. Momo is adapted from Momo by Michael Ende and J. Maxwell Brownjohn.
Does Momo have a post-credit scene?
No. Momo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Momo in?
The original language of Momo is Italian.
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