

Caterina in the Big City
2003, Italian. Directed by Paolo Virzì.
Sometimes you just want to fit in... or not.
When her social-climbing father is relocated from a one-horse town to his native Rome, 12-year-old Caterina enrolls in his old school, finding herself adrift in an environment where eighth-graders form friendships based on social class and their parents' political affiliations.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 271 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Paolo VirzìDirector
- Sergio CastellittoGiancarlo Iacovoni
- Margherita BuyAgata Iacovoni
- Alice TeghilCaterina Iacovoni
- Federica SbrennaDaniela Germano
- Margherita MazzolaMartina
- Carolina IaquanielloMargherita Rossi Chaillet
- Martina TasquettaAlessia
- Galatea RanziLivia, Margherita's mother
- Silvio VannucciFabietto Cruciani
- Alessandra CeliMrs. Germano
- Pasquale AnselmoRiccardo
- Luisella BoniAndreina, Gianfilippo's mother
Details
- Released
- 24 October 2003
- Original title
- Caterina va in città
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Francesco Bruni, Paolo Virzì
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Caterina in the Big City: quick answers
Is Caterina in the Big City worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 271 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Caterina in the Big City?
Caterina in the Big City runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Caterina in the Big City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Caterina in the Big City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Caterina in the Big City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Caterina in the Big City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Caterina in the Big City on?
Caterina in the Big City isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 October 2003. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Caterina in the Big City?
If you liked Caterina in the Big City, try Somewhere in Queens, Tickets, Rushmore.
Who directed Caterina in the Big City?
Caterina in the Big City (2003) was directed by Paolo Virzì and stars Sergio Castellitto, Margherita Buy, Alice Teghil.