Who says dreamy rom-coms are a thing of the past? The upcoming movie La Dolce Villa is here to prove that they’re alive and kicking, just in time for Valentine’s Day. This charming “room-com” (a rom-com set within the confines of a house or location) will be streaming on Netflix, making it the perfect watch for anyone craving romance, drama, and a touch of adventure.
The film tells the story of Eric, a businessman who travels to Italy to stop his daughter, Olivia, from using her savings to restore a dilapidated villa she bought for just one Euro. What starts as a mission to change his daughter’s mind soon turns into a personal journey of romance, self-discovery, and the beauty of life in Italy.
Netflix’s official synopsis reads: “When his daughter decides to buy a crumbling Tuscan villa, Eric rushes to Italy to talk her out of it — and instead finds beauty, romance, and new purpose.”
The movie boasts a stellar cast, including Scott Foley, Maia Reficco, Violante Placido, Giuseppe Futia, Simone Luglio, Tommaso Basili, Daniel Panzironi, Nunzia Schiano, Luisa De Santis, Lucia Ricalzone, Giselle Gant, Madior Fall, Jenny De Nucci, Mitch Salm, Melanie Neu, Ettore Nicoletti, Loris Loddi, and Sinne Mutsaers, according to IMDb.
Directed by Mark Waters, known for hits like Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, and Mother of the Bride, the film promises the perfect blend of humor and heart. The script is written by Hilary Galanoy and Elizabeth Hackett, with Robyn Snyder and Deb Evans serving as producers.
In an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, producer Robyn Snyder teased, “It’s Italy, so their prospects are excellent!” She added, “And that romance extends to other people, their own life’s purpose, and the country itself.”
Scott Foley, who plays Eric, shared his thoughts on his character, saying he’s desperate to “foster a new and different relationship with his daughter as this movie unfolds.”
Fans can catch La Dolce Villa on Netflix starting February 13, 2025—just in time for a romantic Valentine’s Day binge.