Tea with Mussolini
1999, English. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
A story of civilized disobedience
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Franco ZeffirelliDirector
- Maggie SmithLady Hester Random
- Judi DenchArabella
- Joan PlowrightMary Wallace
- CherElsa Strauss-Almerson
- Lily TomlinGeorgina "Georgie" Rockwell
- Baird WallaceLuca
- Charlie LucasLuca (Child)
- Michael WilliamsBritish Consul
- Paul ChequerWilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy
- Massimo GhiniPaolo
- Paolo SegantiVittorio Fanfanni
- Tessa PritchardConnie Raynor
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1999
- Country
- United Kingdom, Italy
- Written by
- John Mortimer
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $21M
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Tea with Mussolini: quick answers
Is Tea with Mussolini worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Tea with Mussolini have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tea with Mussolini. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tea with Mussolini parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tea with Mussolini is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Tea with Mussolini on?
Tea with Mussolini isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tea with Mussolini?
If you liked Tea with Mussolini, try The Secret of Santa Vittoria, Little Boy, The Secret War of Harry Frigg.
Who directed Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini (1999) was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and stars Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright.