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Avanti!

1972 · 2h 18m · Released

R Comedy, Romance

A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.9 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Avanti!

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Classic Trailer
Wendell Learns His Late Father's Secret
"Are You Following Me?"
Wrong Passport

Top cast and crew

Billy Wilder Director
Jack Lemmon Wendell Armbruster, Jr.
Juliet Mills Pamela Piggott
Clive Revill Carlo Carlucci
Edward Andrews J.J. Blodgett
Gianfranco Barra Bruno
Franco Angrisano Arnoldo Trotta
Pippo Franco Mattarazzo
FA Franco Acampora Armando Trotta
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Frequently asked questions about Avanti!

Where can I watch Avanti! in the United States?

Avanti! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Avanti! on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Avanti! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

Can I watch Avanti! for free?

Avanti! streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Avanti!?

Avanti! scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Avanti!?

Avanti! stars Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews, and Gianfranco Barra. Billy Wilder is the director.

How long is Avanti!?

Avanti! runs 2h 18m (138 minutes).

When did Avanti! come out?

Avanti! was released on December 17, 1972.

Which studio made Avanti!?

Avanti! was produced by The Mirisch Company, United Artists, and Jalem Productions in Italy and the United States.

What was the budget for Avanti!?

Avanti! was made on a budget of $2,750,000.

How much did Avanti! make at the box office?

Avanti! grossed $3,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,750,000.

What languages is Avanti! in?

Avanti! is in English and Italian, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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