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47 Italian Films with a Classic Feel

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Default orderPopularityIMDb ratingTMDB ratingRelease dateRuntimeTitleBudgetBox officeAscending
  1. 1StrayedMovie · 2003 · 95m · Drama, Romance, WarIn June 1940, as Hitler's army invades Paris, a young widow and her two children are saved from German dive bombers by a daring teenager. He shelters them in a deserted house. While the family increasingly relies on his resourcefulness and skills to survive, their shared living situation creates a tense dynamic.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8
  2. 2JuliaMovie · 1974 · 83mPauli, a German student at a boarding school, travels to Italy to visit his father and hopes to experience his first sexual encounter there.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.4
  3. 3A Lustful MindMovie · 1986 · 83mAlessio, a young man from a wealthy family, has been unable to speak since his mother's death two years prior. His father, who has remarried, sends him to live with his sister-in-law in the countryside for recovery. During his stay, Alessio experiences erotic fantasies involving his stepmother, his aunt, and a young art restorer working on the estate – all women his father is having an affair with.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.6
  4. 4Days of Being WildMovie · 1990 · 94m · Crime, Drama, RomanceYuddy, a charming playboy in Hong Kong, discovers the woman he believed to be his mother is not his biological mother. This revelation sparks an emotional journey as Yuddy seeks to understand his true origins. His search for his real mother forces him to reconsider his relationships and his understanding of love and loyalty. The film follows Yuddy's transformation from a carefree playboy into a man who appreciates the bonds he has built. Blending drama, mystery, and self-discovery, the story explores Yuddy's emotional world as he confronts his newfound knowledge and searches for answers, balancing humor and heartbreak.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  5. 5PingpongMovie · 2006 · 89mThe film depicts the seemingly stable life of a middle-class family, whose peaceful existence is disrupted by the sudden arrival of Paul, a 16-year-old relative. Paul seeks connection and comfort following his father's death.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
  6. 6ElleMovie · 2016 · 131m · Drama, ThrillerWhen Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked at home by a stranger, she's determined to maintain control of her carefully structured world. She navigates family issues while simultaneously being pursued by her stalker in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  7. 7The HouseholdMovie · 1974 · 94mA discreet butler to affluent families struggles with an uncontrollable compulsion: he repeatedly becomes sexually involved with the women in the households he serves – the wives and daughters of his employers.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7
  8. 8SubmissionMovie · 1976 · 116mDuring the war in France, pharmacist Eliane begins a passionate relationship with her assistant, Armand. However, the relationship quickly turns controlling. Armand increasingly demands things from her, subjecting her to humiliation and endangering her family.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  9. 9In the Land of WomenMovie · 2007 · 97m · Romance, Comedy, DramaFollowing a painful breakup, Carter Webb relocates to Michigan to care for his grandmother. He finds himself drawn into the world of his new neighbors: a mother and her daughters who live next door.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9
  10. 10Happy High SchoolMovie · 1986 · 85mA school director hires a female inspector to improve the school. The students plot to kidnap her, replacing her with the alluring stripper "aunt" of one of their classmates, who is already romantically involved with several students. The school director becomes infatuated with one of the kidnappers. A conscientious student and her father begin to suspect something is amiss. The story follows the ensuing chaos and explores the relationships that develop.IMDb 3.8TMDB 4.6
  11. 11Prickly PearsMovie · 1980 · 93m · ComedyIn a charming Italian village, Mayor Lorenzo's life is upended when he catches the notorious playboy Ghigo Buccilli trying to court his wife. A confrontation ensues, resulting in a heart attack for Buccilli. The doctor orders Buccilli to recover at the mayor's house. As rumors spread, Lorenzo desperately tries to keep the situation secret and maintain appearances. This leads to a series of funny mishaps and misunderstandings as he deals with his wife, Buccilli, and their nosy neighbors. This lighthearted comedy explores friendship, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their reputation, all told with humor and warmth.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.3
  12. 12Secret Love: The Schoolboy and the MailwomanMovie · 2005 · 92m · Drama, RomanceA seventeen-year-old boy develops feelings for a thirty-seven-year-old woman. Their relationship is complicated by their differing social standings and the fact that she is already married.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.3
  13. 13CaughtMovie · 1996 · 110mA middle-aged couple's quiet life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious drifter. The fish store owners find themselves unexpectedly revitalized by his presence. However, tensions rise as the drifter begins a relationship with the wife.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.6
  14. 14When Women Were Called VirginsMovie · 1972 · 89mAldo Grimaldi's 1972 film, *When Women Were Called Madonna*, is considered one of the pioneering Italian erotic comedies. It features Edwige Fenech as a woman navigating the persistent advances of three suitors while dealing with their demanding expectations.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.0
  15. 15Loose ScrewsMovie · 1985 · 77m · ComedyFour struggling high school students are forced into summer school as a final chance to graduate. They turn this required class into a funny competition to boost their grades and win the attention of their attractive new French teacher, who represents the perfect score. Their efforts are complicated by the strict principal, who keeps interfering. As graduation nears, the teens face increasing pressure and devise a plan centered on the school's anniversary celebration – a risky move to achieve academic success and personal goals.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.2
  16. 16NormalMovie · 2007 · 100mA fatal car crash unexpectedly connects a diverse group of strangers, all grappling with the intense emotional consequences of the tragedy.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.4
  17. 17A TeacherMovie · 2013 · 76m · DramaDiana Watts, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is having an affair with her student, Eric Tull. Faced with the consequences of their relationship, Diana tries to end it. But she soon relapses, pursuing the affair with even greater recklessness.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.6
  18. 18The Second WifeMovie · 1998 · 122mIn the early 1960s, a Sicilian woman raising her child alone marries an older, rough truck driver. When he's arrested for smuggling an antique, she unexpectedly develops feelings for her attractive stepson.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5
  19. 19Careful What You Wish ForMovie · 2015 · 91m · Drama, ThrillerA man's life takes a sharp turn when he begins an affair with a married woman who is the wife of an investment banker. He finds himself drawn into a scandal after a suspicious death and a large life insurance policy complicate matters.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.1
  20. 20Heat WaveMovie · 2009 · 99mFollowing her husband's infidelity and death, Gisele, a 52-year-old social worker, develops a powerful love for Yannick, a 19-year-old she previously helped who struggles with addiction. She attempts to deny her intense feelings for him, but her attraction is overwhelming. Her sister, her work colleagues, and her two children all interfere with Gisele's clandestine meetings with Yannick.IMDb 6.6TMDB 4.8
  21. 21Verbotenes Verlangen - Ich liebe meinen SchülerMovie · 2000 · 93mThis television melodrama centers on a successful, married teacher whose life is disrupted when she develops feelings for a student. The situation escalates, leading to an unexpected pregnancy.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.9
  22. 22The Venetian WomanMovie · 1986 · 83mVenice, 16th century. A foreign gentleman named Giulio has a remarkable night in the city, where he encounters and shares a bed with two captivating women: Angela, a widow, and Valeria, whose husband is away in Florence.IMDb 4.9TMDB 4.9
  23. 23Suddenly NakedMovie · 2001 · 105mA well-known novelist in the style of Jackie Collins develops a romantic relationship with a unique, twenty-year-old individual.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.0
  24. 24A Night In HeavenMovie · 1983 · 83mFaye Hanlon, a community college professor, is feeling unfulfilled in her marriage and sexually frustrated. During a girls' night out, her sister brings her to a male strip club where Faye unexpectedly recognizes one of the dancers as Rick Monroe, her struggling student known as "Ricky the Rocket." A passionate relationship develops between Faye and Rick, forcing her to confront her feelings and make difficult decisions: continue the affair with the young stripper, or end it and try to repair her marriage to her devoted but emotionally distant husband?IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.5
  25. 25The ReboundMovie · 2009 · 95m · Romance, ComedyAfter discovering her husband's affair, Sandy relocates from the suburbs to the city. She meets Aram, a man whose wife married him solely for a green card. Sandy hires Aram as her nanny, and they quickly develop a strong connection, leading to a romantic relationship. But are their feelings genuine, or is this connection simply a way for both of them to recover from heartbreak?IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  26. 26Hallam FoeMovie · 2007 · 95m · Drama, Comedy, ThrillerHallam's ability to observe others uncovers his deepest fears and strangest desires. Determined to discover the truth behind his mother's death, he unexpectedly begins a quest for love across the city's rooftops.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
  27. 27The Big BetMovie · 1985 · 86mA high school student, preoccupied with sex, makes a wager to pursue both his attractive older neighbor and a quiet new classmate. However, his pursuit unexpectedly leads him to develop genuine feelings for one of them.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.6
  28. 28WombMovie · 2010 · 111m · Romance, Science FictionDriven by an all-consuming love, a woman brings to life a clone of her deceased partner. The film follows her as he grows from infancy into adulthood, confronting the inevitable challenges of her deeply controversial choice.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
  29. 29Intimate RelationsMovie · 1996 · 100mIn 1950s England, sailor Harold Guppy travels to a quiet coastal town to find his brother. After a quick reunion, he rents a room from Mrs. Beasley, her quiet husband, and their daughter Joyce. Harold carries a hidden history, and his life is about to become increasingly dangerous. Beneath the town's peaceful facade, Harold becomes entangled in a complicated and ultimately destructive romantic situation.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.1
  30. 30Confessions of a Young American HousewifeMovie · 1974 · 73mA woman in her mid-30s, outwardly conventional, visits her daughter and unexpectedly finds herself drawn into her daughter's world of open relationships.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8
  31. 31ChériMovie · 2009 · 86m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA man, raised by a courtesan who taught him about love, withdraws into his own imaginative world after their relationship ends.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  32. 32Paper Moon AffairMovie · 2005 · 82mA mysterious Japanese woman, left behind by her wealthy Chinese husband in a secluded Pacific Northwest town, finds her life becoming connected to the lives of two strong-willed local men.IMDb 5.4TMDB 3.8
  33. 33The Sweet AuntsMovie · 1975 · 90mAn anarchist grandfather is caring for his nephew, Free. However, three aunts – two of whom are still attractive – seek to take custody of him, enlisting the help of a priest and the police. Their intentions appear to be motivated by a desire to control the child.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.9
  34. 34The Roman Spring of Mrs. StoneMovie · 2003 · 108mWhen her husband dies of a heart attack on their way to Rome, an aging actress rents an apartment there. Through a connection with the Contessa, she meets a young man and begins an affair with him.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
  35. 35AdoreMovie · 2013 · 100m · DramaLil and Roz have been best friends since childhood, growing up as neighbors in a peaceful beach town. Now adults, their sons share a close friendship mirroring the bond between their mothers. One summer, unresolved feelings among the four of them surface, leading each woman to discover unexpected happiness in relationships that challenge traditional expectations.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1
  36. 36And While We Were HereMovie · 2012 · 83m · Drama, RomanceA woman unhappy in her marriage finds herself drawn to a free-spirited American she meets while in Italy, leading to a profound personal transformation.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7
  37. 37Suburban SecretsMovie · 2004 · 153mLaura, a well-known nude model, goes back to her hometown after discovering her former boyfriend is involved with her aunt.IMDb 4.2TMDB 3.8
  38. 38YesMovie · 2005 · 100m · Drama, RomanceA scientist and a Lebanese doctor begin a passionate, uncomplicated romance after meeting at a banquet. However, their relationship faces challenges due to his background and her unhappy marriage. She travels to Havana, seeking clarity on the beaches and in the city's nightlife. She sends him a plane ticket, though she doesn't expect him to come join her in the vibrant Caribbean.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.7
  39. 39P.S.Movie · 2004 · 97m · Drama, RomanceLouise, a divorced woman haunted by past mistakes, finds an unexpected opportunity to revisit her history. She encounters a young man strikingly similar to her deceased high school sweetheart, sharing the same name and physical features.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6
  40. 40GeminiMovie · 2005 · 85m · DramaMeme and Jeremias, younger siblings in a conventional upper-middle-class family, are secretly in love. Their mother, Lucia, maintains a strict facade of propriety, blind to the truth within her home. The arrival of their older brother and his fiancée for a wedding threatens to expose their secret. However, the potential fallout if Lucia discovers their relationship is even more devastating.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5
  41. 41Lover BoyMovie · 1989 · 58mIn suburban Melbourne, a socially awkward teenage boy and a woman older than him begin to explore their feelings for each other and discover their sexuality.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.0
  42. 42The Private LessonMovie · 1975 · 95mAlessandro needs guidance, and Carroll Baker provides it perfectly.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.2
  43. 43The TeasersMovie · 1975 · 82m · ComedyThis coming-of-age drama follows Loredana, a beautiful high school student who uses charm and flirtation to gain attention from her peers and teachers, masking a deeper insecurity. Her world shifts when she loses her virginity to an older man. This experience prompts her to question her choices and the nature of relationships. As Loredana grapples with the consequences of her actions and seeks to understand herself, she journeys toward maturity and self-discovery. The film explores societal pressures on young women and beauty standards, charting Loredana’s emotional growth as she learns that genuine connection is more valuable than superficial appeal. It's a story about finding authenticity and empathy.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.8
  44. 44Young AdamMovie · 2003 · 93m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA young man working on a river barge causes trouble for his employers while concealing his deeper knowledge of a woman who was recently found dead in the river.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8
  45. 45Paolo the CoolMovie · 1974 · 99mOn his deathbed, a baron known as Paolo il Caldo – "Paul the Hot One" for his womanizing – urges his son to abandon his romantic pursuits and focus solely on his career. Though he makes a sincere effort, the son repeatedly finds himself embroiled in difficulties.IMDb 6.8TMDB 4.7
  46. 46Childhood's EndMovie · 1996 · 115mThis film follows two teenagers navigating their first experiences with sexuality. Greg explores his feelings and has his first relationship with his friend's mother, who is twice his age. Meanwhile, Denise, feeling angry with Greg, has a relationship with another girl. Both characters are eager to grow up, but must confront the challenges of adulthood, including independence and leaving behind the comfort of childhood.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.4
  47. 47ClassMovie · 1983 · 98mA sheltered Midwestern student named Jonathan develops a close friendship with his sophisticated roommate, Skip, who guides him into a new world. Encouraged by Skip, Jonathan begins pursuing older women in Chicago bars and becomes romantically involved with the captivating Ellen. He later discovers the shocking truth: Ellen is Skip's mother. This revelation strains the friendship between the two men, especially as a cheating scandal erupts at their school.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0