Don't Be Bad (2015)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,030 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 2015-09-08
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Don't Be Bad
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A story set in the 90s and in the outskirts of Rome to Ostia. A world where money, luxury cars, night clubs, cocaine and synthetic drugs are easy to run. A world in which Vittorio and Cesare, in their early twenties, act in search of their success.
Don't Be Bad parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this Italian crime drama depicts two friends' descent into drugs, robbery and nightlife in 1990s Rome.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes robbery and criminal violence.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Heavy depiction of heroin, ecstasy and cocaine use throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Luca Marinelli as Cesare
- Alessandro Borghi as Vittorio
- Silvia D'Amico as Viviana
- Roberta Mattei as Linda
- Alessandro Bernardini as Brutto
- Valentino Campitelli as Grasso
- Elisabetta De Vito as Madre di Cesare
- Emanuela Fanelli as 1a Smandrappata
- Giulia Greco as 2a Smandrappata
- Claudia Ianniello as 3a Smandrappata
Don't Be Bad FAQ
Is Don't Be Bad good?
Don't Be Bad has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,030 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Don't Be Bad?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV and Xumo Play and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Don't Be Bad OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this Italian crime drama depicts two friends' descent into drugs, robbery and nightlife in 1990s Rome.
What movies are like Don't Be Bad?
If you liked Don't Be Bad, try Trainspotting, The Unknown Woman, The Basketball Diaries and Dogman.