Tea with Mussolini(1999)
“A story of civilized disobedience”
Overview
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Studio
Cattleya
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Maggie Smith
as Lady Hester Random
Judi Dench
as Arabella
Joan Plowright
as Mary Wallace
Cher
as Elsa Strauss-Almerson
Lily Tomlin
as Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell
Baird Wallace
as Luca
Charlie Lucas
as Luca (Child)
Michael Williams
as British Consul
Paul Chequer
as Wilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy
Massimo Ghini
as Paolo
Paolo Seganti
as Vittorio Fanfanni
Tessa Pritchard
as Connie Raynor
Where to Watch
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Cattleya • Cineritmo • Film and General Productions
You Might Also Like
Comedy / War
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
1968
Drama / War
Waiting for Anya
2020
Comedy / Drama
Little Boy
2015
Thriller / War
The Man Who Never Was
1956
Drama / History
The Scarlet and the Black
1983
Comedy / War
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966
War / History
Operation Mincemeat
2022
Drama / War
The Big Red One
1980
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tea with Mussolini?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Tea with Mussolini (1999).
What is Tea with Mussolini about?▼
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
Who directed Tea with Mussolini?▼
Tea with Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and released in 1999. It is a comedy, drama, war film.
How long is Tea with Mussolini?▼
Tea with Mussolini has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Tea with Mussolini?▼
The cast of Tea with Mussolini includes Maggie Smith as Lady Hester Random, Judi Dench as Arabella, Joan Plowright as Mary Wallace, Cher as Elsa Strauss-Almerson, Lily Tomlin as Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.