Under the Tuscan Sun

Under the Tuscan Sun

Life offers you a thousand chances ... all you have to do is take one.

Directed by Audrey Wells

Produced by Touchstone Pictures, Timnick Films

2003113 min6.9 / 10

A warm, visually lush romantic comedy about a woman rebuilding her life and sense of self through an impulsive move to Tuscany, anchored by beautiful landscapes and the healing power of new connections.

Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old professor and writer from San Francisco, decides to take a tour of Tuscany following a difficult divorce. After impulsively buying a run-down villa in the Italian countryside, she begins to piece her life back together in unexpected ways.

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  • Is Under the Tuscan Sun scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Under the Tuscan Sun easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Under the Tuscan Sun violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Under the Tuscan Sun end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Under the Tuscan Sun sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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52/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise44

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Love65

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