Avanti! (1972)
Kernel Score: 77% · 262 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1972-12-17
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch Avanti!
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.
Avanti! parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this R-rated comedy involves a father's affair and death alongside his mistress.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The plot centers on a father's long-term extramarital affair, implied but not graphically shown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jack Lemmon as Wendell Armbruster, Jr.
- Juliet Mills as Pamela Piggott
- Clive Revill as Carlo Carlucci
- Edward Andrews as J.J. Blodgett
- Gianfranco Barra as Bruno
- Franco Angrisano as Arnoldo Trotta
- Pippo Franco as Mattarazzo
- Franco Acampora as Armando Trotta
- Giselda Castrini as Anna
- Raffaele Mottola as Passport Officer
Avanti! FAQ
Is Avanti! good?
Avanti! has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 262 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Avanti!?
In the US you can stream Avanti! on Prime Video, Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Avanti! OK for kids?
Avanti! is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this R-rated comedy involves a father's affair and death alongside his mistress.
What movies are like Avanti!?
If you liked Avanti!, try Fun Is Beautiful, Divorce Italian Style, Somebody to Love and Bianco, rosso e Verdone.