Misunderstood
2014 · Movie · 103 min · ★ 6.2 · 74% critics
In 1980s Rome, a lonely young girl is caught between self-absorbed parents, favoritism at home, and isolation at school. As she searches for warmth and belonging, small comforts and fragile friendships become vital while family instability pushes her toward a painful turning point.
Where to watch
Streaming on AMC+ and Sundance Now.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- Incompresa
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-06-05
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (44 votes)
About
You may like this if you connect with intimate coming-of-age dramas about isolation and resilience, especially if A Chiara or I Am Love appealed to you; Not for you if you want uplifting family stories.
Pros: affecting child perspective; strong emotional pull; vivid period atmosphere | Cons: distressing family dynamics; bleak tone; painful bullying scenes
Themes
- woman director
Cast & crew
Giulia Salerno
as Aria
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Madre
Gabriel Garko
as Padre
- CP
Carolina Poccioni
as Lucrezia
- AC
Anna Lou Castoldi
as Donatina
- AP
Alice Pea
as Angelica
Andrea Pittorino
as Adriano
- SP
Sofia Patron
as Maria Teresa
Riccardo Russo
as Ciccio
Olimpia Carlisi
as nonna
Directed by Asia Argento