Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- wistful
- sentimental
- summer viewing
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the adaptation formulaic and emotionally shallow, with clichés outweighing its picturesque romantic appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lina spends the summer before college in Rome while processing her mother's illness and forming new relationships.
Rome's landmarks, neighborhoods, food, and social life drive Lina's fascination with the city and shape her summer experience.
Critics specifically faulted the film's clichés and shallow writing, while the source novel is central to its identity.
The plot foregrounds gelato alongside Rome, romance, and Lina's emotional journey.
Films like Love & Gelato, and why
The Last Summer
teen romance, European travel setting, and breezy coming-of-age sentiment
Letters to Juliet
young adult romance, picturesque Italian setting, and emotionally accessible self-discovery
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
teen coming-of-age romance with friendship, travel, and idealized seasonal adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Brandon Camp
- Release Date
- 2022-06-22
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (243)
Cast
- Susanna Skaggs
- Tobia De Angelis
- Owen McDonnell
- Valentina Lodovini
- Saul Nanni
- Anjelika Washington
- Alex Boniello
- Luca Seta
- Claudia Stecher
- Tera Hendrickson
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 Love & Gelato about?
- A grieving teenager discovers romance, friendship, and a new sense of self during a transformative summer in Rome.
- What is Love & Gelato like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love & Gelato as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Love & Gelato violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love & Gelato.
- What did critics think of Love & Gelato?
- Critics broadly found the adaptation formulaic and emotionally shallow, with clichés outweighing its picturesque romantic appeal.
- Which films are like Love & Gelato?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Summer, Letters to Juliet, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
- How long is Love & Gelato?
- Love & Gelato runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love & Gelato?
- In United States, Love & Gelato streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
