# Tea with Mussolini (1999)

> An affectionate ensemble period drama in which expatriate women and a vulnerable boy find courage, loyalty, and moral purpose in fascist-era Florence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5457

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Director: Franco Zeffirelli
- Cast: Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher, Lily Tomlin, Baird Wallace, Charlie Lucas, Michael Williams
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120857/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, witty, historical drama night, quiet weekend viewing

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