The Best of Youth
An Italian epic that follows the lives of two brothers from the 1960s to the 2000s.
Directed by Marco Tullio Giordana · Drama · Romance · 374 min · 2003
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Director
Marco Tullio Giordana
Studio
Rai Fiction
Release
20 Jun 2003
Runtime
374 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Full Plot
Nicola and Matteo Carati are two brothers of Rome, who live the years from 1966 to 2000 and all the events which have signed this period. They begin their adventure, helping Giorgia, a young girl confined in an asylum. Then, after the flood of Florence, Nicola meets Giulia a talented piano player with a dangerous sympathy for the BR. Matteo, a rebel spirit entered in the police, will find the optimistic photographer Mirella. These four characters and many others will cross the years of terrorism and Tangentopoli.
Cast & Characters
Nicola Carati
Luigi Lo Cascio
Matteo Carati
Alessio Boni
Giorgia Esposti
Jasmine Trinca
Adriana Carati
Adriana Asti
Giulia Monfalco
Sonia Bergamasco
Carlo Tommasi
Fabrizio Gifuni
Mirella Utano
Maya Sansa
Francesca Carati
Valentina Carnelutti
Francesca Carati at 8
Nila Carnelutti
Angelo Carati
Andrea Tidona
Giovanna Carati
Lidia Vitale
Did You Know?
Principal photography began in March 2002, taking place mainly in Florence, Turin and Collegno in the following months.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 94%, with an average rating of 8.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Best of Youth holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (25,170 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (25,170 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Best of Youth's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Best of Youth holds a 94% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Best of Youth's IMDb rating?+
The Best of Youth has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 25,170 votes.
What is The Best of Youth's Metacritic score?+
The Best of Youth has a Metascore of 89/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Best of Youth good? What are critics saying?+
The Best of Youth holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (25,170 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Best of Youth?+
The Best of Youth has a runtime of 374 min.
Who directed The Best of Youth?+
The Best of Youth was directed by Marco Tullio Giordana.
Where can I watch The Best of Youth?+
The Best of Youth is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
