The Bad Poet
2021, Italian. Directed by Gianluca Jodice.
1936. Giovanni Comini, the youngest Federal in Fascist Italy, is summoned to Rome for a delicate mission: to surveil aging national poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, whose increasingly restless behavior Mussolini fears could damage his alliance with Nazi Germany. However, after spending time with D'Annunzio, Comini finds himself torn between loyalty to the Party and his fascination with the poet, who will put his burgeoning career at risk.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 144 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Gianluca JodiceDirector
- Sergio CastellittoGabriele D'Annunzio
- Francesco PatanèGiovanni Comini
- Tommaso RagnoGiancarlo Maroni
- Clotilde CourauAmélie Mazoyer
- Fausto Russo AlesiAchille Starace
- Massimiliano RossiCommissario Rizzo
- Elena BucciLuisa Baccara
- Lidia LibermanLina
- Janina RudenskaEmy Heufler
- Lino MusellaCarletto
- Paolo GraziosiGiovanni's father
- Antonio PiovanelliGeneral Noseda
Details
- Released
- 20 May 2021
- Original title
- Il cattivo poeta
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Gianluca Jodice
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The Bad Poet: quick answers
Is The Bad Poet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 144 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bad Poet?
The Bad Poet runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Bad Poet have a post-credits scene?
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The Bad Poet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Bad Poet on?
The Bad Poet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 2021. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad Poet?
If you liked The Bad Poet, try Vincere, The Last Four Days, Lion of the Desert.
Who directed The Bad Poet?
The Bad Poet (2021) was directed by Gianluca Jodice and stars Sergio Castellitto, Francesco Patanè, Tommaso Ragno.