Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025)
Kernel Score: 88% · 160 ratings
Genres: Drama, War & Politics
First aired: 2025-01-10
Seasons: 1 · 8 episodes
Where to watch Mussolini: Son of the Century
- Stream: MUBI
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The rise of Benito Mussolini and the birth of fascism in Italy, chronicling a country’s surrender to dictatorship and the relentless ascent of a man who rose from his ashes time and again.
Mussolini: Son of the Century parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Mussolini: Son of the Century is a historical drama chronicling the rise of fascism in Italy under Benito Mussolini.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts the political violence and authoritarian rise associated with fascist Italy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini
- Francesco Russo as Cesare Rossi
- Barbara Chichiarelli as Margherita Sarfatti
- Benedetta Cimatti as Rachele Mussolini
- Federico Majorana as Amerigo Dumini
- Lorenzo Zurzolo as Italo Balbo
- Federico Mainardi as Albino Volpi
- Maurizio Lombardi as Emilio De Bono
- Gianmarco Vettori as Dino Grandi
- Gaetano Bruno as Giacomo Matteotti
Mussolini: Son of the Century FAQ
Is Mussolini: Son of the Century good?
Mussolini: Son of the Century has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 160 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mussolini: Son of the Century?
In the US you can stream Mussolini: Son of the Century on MUBI.
Is Mussolini: Son of the Century OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Mussolini: Son of the Century is a historical drama chronicling the rise of fascism in Italy under Benito Mussolini.
What shows are like Mussolini: Son of the Century?
If you liked Mussolini: Son of the Century, try Lioness, Peaky Blinders, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and When Calls the Heart.