Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sincere
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film charming and well served by likable performances, while objecting to its predictable story, thin characterization, and clumsy script.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Theo travels from Denmark to Tuscany to sell his father’s business and encounters Sophia, whose influence changes his priorities.
Theo is a Danish chef, and his professional identity is directly connected to the business and relationships he must reassess in Tuscany.
The film places its romantic and familial conflicts against the scenic rural landscapes and lifestyle of Tuscany.
Theo arrives intending to sell his father’s business but is led toward a reconsideration of what gives his life meaning.
Films like Toscana, and why
Under the Tuscan Sun
romantic comedy-drama built around personal transformation, family expectations, and an appealing European setting
A Good Year
warm cross-cultural romance combining food, travel, and a protagonist reassessing his life
The Little Italy
contemporary European romantic comedy with an emotionally guarded protagonist and scenic Mediterranean atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Mehdi Avaz
- Release Date
- 2022-05-18
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (212)
Cast
- Anders Matthesen
- Cristiana Dell'Anna
- Andrea Bosca
- Ghita Nørby
- Sebastian Jessen
- Ari Alexander
- Christopher Nissen
- Karoline Brygmann
- Lærke Winther
- Christoffer Jindyl
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Toscana about?
- A Danish chef’s business trip to Tuscany becomes an unexpectedly heartfelt invitation to choose connection over control.
- What is Toscana like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Toscana as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Toscana violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Toscana.
- What did critics think of Toscana?
- Critics broadly found the film charming and well served by likable performances, while objecting to its predictable story, thin characterization, and clumsy script.
- Which films are like Toscana?
- Films with a similar feel include Under the Tuscan Sun, A Good Year, and The Little Italy.
- How long is Toscana?
- Toscana runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Toscana?
- In United States, Toscana streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
