Welcome Mr. President! (2013) movie poster

Welcome Mr. President! (2013)

Benvenuto Presidente!
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 43% (RT: 43%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy
Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (700 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Cast
Claudio Bisio as Peppino
Giuseppe Fiorello as Politician With Goatee
Remo Girone as Morelli
Massimo Popolizio as Simple Politician
Cesare Bocci as Handsome Politician
Omero Antonutti as General Secretary
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 700 votes. Critics scored it lower at 43%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In a small mountain village lives a man with a challenging name, Giuseppe Garibaldi (one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland"), but everybody call him with the nickname Peppino. Love fishing, the company of friends, the library where he works as a precarious employee. He is an optimistic person even if his child accuse him of being a wannabe. One day, due to a mess of politicians, an amazing thing happens: Peppino is mistakenly elected President of the Italian Republic. Pulled out from his quiet life, is to play a role for which he knows he is obviously inappropriate, but his common sense and his instinctive gestures are incredibly effective, except for the etiquette, for which he is in trouble. The inflexible and fascinating Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic, Janis Clementi, is anxious to no avail in an attempt to regulate the unpredictable actions of the President... Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Welcome Mr. President! was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2013 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Welcome Mr. President! is a 2013 comedy film directed by Riccardo Milani. In a small mountain village lives a man with a challenging name, Giuseppe Garibaldi (one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland"), but everybody call him with the nickname Peppino.

Love fishing, the company of friends, the library where he works as a precarious employee. He is an optimistic person even if his child accuse him of being a wannabe. One day, due to a mess of politicians, an amazing thing happens: Peppino is mistakenly elected President of the Italian Republic.

Pulled out from his quiet life, is to play a role for which he knows he is obviously inappropriate, but his common sense and his instinctive gestures are incredibly effective, except for the etiquette, for which he is in trouble. The inflexible and fascinating Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic, Janis Clementi, is anxious to no avail in an attempt to regulate the unpredictable actions of the President. The film has been rated by 700 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Welcome Mr. President! delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Welcome Mr. President! (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

Movies You Might Like
← Browse All Movies | Free Movies | Best Movies | New Releases
💬 Feedback