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Caterina in the Big City

NR20031h 45mPaolo Virzì
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 63

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"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.

ComedyDrama
School FriendRome, ItalyMiddle SchoolChorusSocial LifeFirst KissOverbearing FatherMoving To A CityPolitical HumorDramedy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Caterina in the Big City (2003) about?

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.

Who stars in Caterina in the Big City?

Caterina in the Big City stars Sergio Castellitto (Giancarlo Iacovoni), Margherita Buy (Agata Iacovoni), Alice Teghil (Caterina Iacovoni), Federica Sbrenna (Daniela Germano), Margherita Mazzola (Martina). The film was directed by Paolo Virzì.

How long is Caterina in the Big City?

Caterina in the Big City has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated NR.

Is Caterina in the Big City worth watching?

Caterina in the Big City holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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