The Best of Youth
2003, Italian. Directed by Marco Tullio Giordana.
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After a fateful encounter in the summer of 1966, the lifepaths of two brothers from a middle-class Roman family diverge, intersecting with some of the most significant events of postwar Italian history in the following decades.
- Runtime
- 6h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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8.0/10 from 625 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Marco Tullio GiordanaDirector
- Luigi Lo CascioNicola Carati
- Alessio BoniMatteo Carati
- Adriana AstiAdriana Carati
- Sonia BergamascoGiulia Monfalco
- Fabrizio GifuniCarlo Tommasi
- Maya SansaMirella Utano
- Valentina CarneluttiFrancesca Carati
- Jasmine TrincaGiorgia Esposti
- Andrea TidonaAngelo Carati
- Lidia VitaleGiovanna Carati
- Claudio GioèVitale Micavi
- Paolo BonanniLuigino
Details
- Released
- 22 June 2003
- Original title
- La meglio gioventù
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli
- Box office
- $2.7M
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The Best of Youth: quick answers
Is The Best of Youth worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 625 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Best of Youth?
The Best of Youth runs 367 minutes (6h 7m).
Does The Best of Youth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Best of Youth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Best of Youth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best of Youth is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Best of Youth on?
The Best of Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best of Youth?
If you liked The Best of Youth, try Quo Vadis, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Lady.
Who directed The Best of Youth?
The Best of Youth (2003) was directed by Marco Tullio Giordana and stars Luigi Lo Cascio, Alessio Boni, Adriana Asti.