Golden Door
2006, Italian. Directed by Emanuele Crialese.
The story is set at the beginning of the 20th century in Sicily. Salvatore, a very poor farmer, and a widower, decides to emigrate to the US with all his family, including his old mother. Before they embark, they meet Lucy. She is supposed to be a British lady and wants to come back to the States. Lucy, or Luce as Salvatore calls her, for unknown reasons wants to marry someone before to arrive to Ellis Island in New York. Salvatore accepts the proposal. Once they arrive in Ellis Island they spend the quarantine period trying to pass the examinations to be admitted to the States. Tests are not so simple for poor farmers coming from Sicily. Their destiny is in the hands of the custom officers.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Emanuele CrialeseDirector
- Charlotte GainsbourgLucy Reed
- Vincenzo AmatoSalvatore Mancuso
- Aurora QuattrocchiFortunata Mancuso
- Francesco CasisaAngelo Mancuso
- Filippo PucilloPietro Mancuso
- Vincent SchiavelliDon Luigi
- Federica De ColaRita D'Agostini
- Isabella RagoneseRosa Napolitano
- Massimo LaguardiaMangiapane
- Filippo LunaDon Ercole
- Andrea ProdanDel Fiore
- Ernesto MahieuxDr. Zampino
Details
- Released
- 22 September 2006
- Original title
- Nuovomondo
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Emanuele Crialese
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $7.2M
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Golden Door: quick answers
Is Golden Door worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Golden Door?
Golden Door runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Golden Door have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Golden Door. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Golden Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Golden Door is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Golden Door on?
Golden Door isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Golden Door?
If you liked Golden Door, try Stealing Beauty, The Star Maker, Call Me by Your Name.
Who directed Golden Door?
Golden Door (2006) was directed by Emanuele Crialese and stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vincenzo Amato, Aurora Quattrocchi.