Mussolini: Son of the Century

Movie Title: Mussolini: Son of the Century

About:

Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025) is an eight-part biographical drama series that chronicles the rise of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Directed by Joe Wright, the series is an adaptation of Antonio Scurati’s 2018 novel M: Son of the Century.

The narrative spans from Mussolini’s founding of the Fasci Italiani in 1919 to the assassination of socialist politician Giacomo Matteotti in 1924. It provides a detailed portrayal of the events that led to the establishment of fascist rule in Italy.

Year of Release:

Premiered on Sky Atlantic on January 10, 2025.

Director:

Joe Wright

Screenwriters:

Stefano Bises and Davide Serino

Producers:

Lorenzo Mieli

Cast:

• Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini
• Francesco Russo as Giacomo Matteotti
• Barbara Chichiarelli as Rachele Mussolini
• Benedetta Cimatti as Ida Dalser
• Claudio Bigagli as Gabriele D’Annunzio
• Gabriele Falsetta as Italo Balbo
• Federico Majorana as Michele Bianchi
• Federico Mainardi as Cesare Rossi
• Paolo Pierobon as Luigi Facta
• Daniele Trombetti as Emilio De Bono

Length of Series / Running Time:

Each episode runs approximately 60–61 minutes.

Age Rating:

Pending

Country:

Italy, France

Note: The above information is based on current reports and is subject to change.