Unicorni
A tender Italian family comedy about a child’s fearless self-expression and the parents who must learn that protection cannot replace acceptance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- poignant
- bittersweet
- family discussion night
- social issue film night
What critics said
Aggregate reception is mixed, reflected in a modest IMDb score of 6.1/10.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lucio and Elena encourage Blu's self-expression at home but fear the consequences when he wears a costume at the school play.
The parents' protective instincts are challenged by their fear of prejudice and their own limits around public acceptance.
Blu finds happiness in long hair and feminine clothing, making his personal freedom the emotional center of the family conflict.
The premise combines sharp wit and absurd humor with a serious examination of prejudice, acceptance, and parental love.
Films like Unicorni, and why
The Kids Are All Right
Shares a family-centered exploration of gender expression, parental anxiety, and social acceptance.
A Fantastic Woman
Shares themes of gender identity, prejudice, dignity, and emotionally grounded social drama.
Billy Elliot
Shares a child-centered coming-of-age story about self-expression, family support, and resistance to social expectations.
Movie Details
- Director
- Michela Andreozzi
- Release Date
- 2025-07-18
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (29)
Cast
- Edoardo Pesce
- Valentina Lodovini
- Daniele Scardini
- Lino Musella
- Thony
- Donatella Finocchiaro
- Paola Tiziana Cruciani
- Michela Andreozzi
Common questions
- What is Unicorni about?
- A tender Italian family comedy about a child’s fearless self-expression and the parents who must learn that protection cannot replace acceptance.
- What is Unicorni like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Unicorni as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Unicorni violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Unicorni.
- What did critics think of Unicorni?
- Aggregate reception is mixed, reflected in a modest IMDb score of 6.1/10.
- Which films are like Unicorni?
- Films with a similar feel include The Kids Are All Right, A Fantastic Woman, and Billy Elliot.
- How long is Unicorni?
- Unicorni runs 103 minutes.
