Nonnas is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky and written by Liz Maccie. It is based on the true story of Joe Scaravella. The storyline follows Joe (Vince Vaughn), a New York MTA worker who, after the loss of his mother and grandmother, opens an Italian restaurant. The difference is the staff are exclusively grandmothers (“nonnas”). Joe does this in order to honor the memory of his mom and grandmother. The restaurant, which he names Enoteca Maria, becomes a place where traditional family recipes and meals are made.
Movie Title: Nonnas
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: May 9, 2025 (United States)
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Writer: Liz Maccie
Producers: Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Jack Turner
Production Companies: Fifth Season, 1Community, Madison Wells, Matador Content
Distributor: Netfli
Cast and Roles:
- Vince Vaughn as Joe Scaravella
- Susan Sarandon as Gia
- Lorraine Bracco as Roberta
- Talia Shire as Teresa
- Brenda Vaccaro as Antonella
- Linda Cardellini as Olivia
- Drea de Matteo as Stella
- Joe Manganiello as Bruno
- Michael Rispoli as Al
- Campbell Scott as Edward Durant
Running Time: 1 hour 51 minutes
Age Rating: PG (for suggestive material, language, and thematic elements)
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Editing: Anne McCabe
Note:
Nonnas is actually based on a real-life Staten Island restaurant named Enoteca Maria. The restaurant is known for featuring grandmothers from around the world as chefs. The movie will be available on Netflix on May 9, 2025, coinciding with Mother’s Day weekend.
