Avanti!
1972, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
When someone knocks on your door and says permesso?... be careful before you say Avanti!
A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Avanti!
Avanti! is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Jack LemmonWendell Armbruster, Jr.
- Juliet MillsPamela Piggott
- Clive RevillCarlo Carlucci
- Edward AndrewsJ.J. Blodgett
- Gianfranco BarraBruno
- Franco AngrisanoArnoldo Trotta
- Pippo FrancoMattarazzo
- Franco AcamporaArmando Trotta
- Giselda CastriniAnna
- Raffaele MottolaPassport Officer
- Lino ColettaCipriani
- Harry RayDr. Fleischmann
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1972
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Budget
- $2.8M
- Box office
- $3M
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What Avanti! is based on
Avanti! is adapted from a play or musical.
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Avanti!: quick answers
Is Avanti! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Avanti!?
Avanti! runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does Avanti! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Avanti!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Avanti! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Avanti! is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Avanti! on?
Avanti! is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Avanti!?
If you liked Avanti!, try It Started in Naples, Tempest, Butterflies Are Free.
Who directed Avanti!?
Avanti! (1972) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill.
What is Avanti! based on?
Avanti! is adapted from a play or musical.