Tea with Mussolini (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tea with Mussolini is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Judi Dench, Cher and Maggie Smith. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $14.4 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2000. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- G2 Films
- Budget
- $12M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tea with Mussolini About?
The premise of Tea with Mussolini without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s Italy, a young boy named Luca is sent to live with British expatriate Mary Wallace after the loss of his mother. He finds comfort and friendship within her circle of cultured companions, all living privileged lives. As the shadow of war lengthens and the political climate shifts, their refined world begins to fall apart. Luca must then confront difficult choices and navigate a complex situation involving love, loss, and the challenges of loyalty within the changing landscape of Mussolini's Italy.
Tea with Mussolini Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italy
- semi autobiographical
- il duce
- pre war
- year 1935
- city of one hundred towers
- scot
- 1930s
- firenze
- based on autobiography
- 1940s
- independent film
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- male rear nudity
- fascist italy
- lesbian character
- child
- smith and dench
- dench and plowright
- smith and plowright
- surrogate mother surrogate son relationship
- english
- american
- art
- ambassador
- hotel
- fascist
- british
- diplomat
- austria
- orphanage
- school
- tea
- illegitimate son
- boy
- nazi
- secretary
- jew
- reference to benito mussolini
- lawyer
- education
- leger contrast
- instituto d'arte
- reference to domenico ghirlandaio
- church bell
- church
- iron cross
- flag burning
- male nudity
- nudity
- underwear
Tea with Mussolini Cast
Judi Dench leads the cast, with Cher and Maggie Smith. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franco Zeffirelli
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More films directed by Franco Zeffirelli, best-rated first: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Callas Forever and Endless Love.
Tea with Mussolini Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tea with Mussolini 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Tea with Mussolini Plot Summary
What happens in Tea with Mussolini from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the enchanting backdrop of Florence in 1935, a distinguished group of English expatriates, known as the Scorpioni, gather for their cherished afternoon tea rituals. This diverse assembly of cultured women includes Arabella, an aspiring artist renowned for her eccentricity, and Mary Wallace (portrayed by Judi Dench), who also serves as the caregiver for young Luca. Their companionship extends to Luca’s seamstress mother, who has recently passed away. With Luca’s father, a prosperous Italian businessman, exhibiting a lack of interest in his son’s upbringing, Mary steps in and turns to her Scorpioni friends for guidance.
Full summary
The whole story of Tea with Mussolini, scene by scene
Tea with Mussolini Box Office & Budget
Tea with Mussolini grossed $14.4 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$14.4M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $14.4M
- Budget
- $12M
Tea with Mussolini Awards & Nominations
Tea with Mussolini won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2000.
1 win2 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2000 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Maggie Smith
- Nominated Best Costume Design
Tea with Mussolini Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tea with Mussolini.
How Well Do You Know Tea with Mussolini?
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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Tea with Mussolini Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Un tè con Mussolini” and “Чай с Муссолини”.
- Also known as
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- Un tè con Mussolini
- Чай с Муссолини
- Te med Mussolini
- Tee mit Mussolini
- Un thé avec Mussolini
- Čaj s Mussolinim
- Té con Mussolini
- Tea Mussolinivel
- תה עם מוסוליני
- Chá com Mussolini
- Mussolini ile Çay
- Чай с Мусолини
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- Τσάι με τον Μουσολίνι
- Herbatka z Mussolinim
- 与墨索里尼喝茶
- 무솔리니와 차 한 잔, ჩაი მუსოლინისთან
- 溫馨人生
- Arbata su Musoliniu
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mussolini and I, Mussolini: The Untold Story and 1900.
Tea with Mussolini FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Tea with Mussolini, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Tea with Mussolini released?
Tea with Mussolini was released on May 14, 1999.
Who directed Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
More films by Franco Zeffirelli Who is in the cast of Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini stars Judi Dench, Cher and Maggie Smith, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Tea with Mussolini make at the box office?
Tea with Mussolini grossed $14.4 million worldwide on a budget of $12 million.
How is Tea with Mussolini rated?
Tea with Mussolini has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
What awards did Tea with Mussolini win?
Tea with Mussolini won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2000.
Does Tea with Mussolini have a post-credit scene?
No. Tea with Mussolini has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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