The Wonders (2014)
Le meraviglie
Overview
In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.
Where to watch The Wonders
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, Curzon Home Cinema +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Curzon Home Cinema | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| India | MUBI | — | — |
| South Africa | MUBI | — | — |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur +3 |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | NLZIET | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Wonders in 45 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Wonders about?
In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future. The Wonders is a Drama movie, released on 2014-05-22, runtime 112 minutes.
Is The Wonders worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Wonders 6.7 out of 10 from 223 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Wonders?
In India, The Wonders streams on MUBI. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alice Rohrwacher
Cast
- Maria Alexandra Lungu as Gelsomina
- Alba Rohrwacher as Angelica
- Sam Louwyck as Wolfgang
- Sabine Timoteo as Cocò
- Agnese Graziani as Marinella
- Monica Bellucci as Milly Catena
- André Hennicke as Adrian
- Luis Huilca as Martin
- Eva Lea Pace Morrow as Caterina
- Maris Stella Morrow as Luna
- Carlo Tarmati as Carlo Portarena
- Margarethe Tiesel as Second Life Representative
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Sources
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