Come Home and Meet My Wife

Come Home and Meet My Wife

A serious comedy about sex

Directed by Mario Monicelli

Produced by Capitolina Produzioni Cinematografiche

1974102 min7.3 / 10

A darkly comedic drama about jealousy, infidelity, and the attempt to reclaim a fractured marriage across years of separation.

50 year old Giulio and his 17 year old goddaughter, Vincenzina, fall madly in love with each other and soon are wed. Unfortunately for Giulio he walks in on his friend and Vincenzina upon a return from a trip. His jealousy and anger get the best of him and he kicks his wife out of the house. Years pass and Giulio decides to rekindle the love affair with Vincenzina.

Questions people ask

  • Is Come Home and Meet My Wife sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Come Home and Meet My Wife end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Come Home and Meet My Wife violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Come Home and Meet My Wife scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Come Home and Meet My Wife easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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86/ 100

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity81

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Surprise96

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Love80

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