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Misunderstood

6.220141h 43mMovieDrama

Rome, 1984, Aria is nine-year-old girl. On the verge of divorce, Aria's infantile and selfish parents are too preoccupied with their careers and extra-marital affairs to properly tend to any of Aria's needs. While her two older sisters are…

DirectorAsia Argento
WritersBarbara Alberti·Asia Argento
ProducersMario Gianani·Scott Derrickson

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Cast · Directed by Asia Argento

GSGiulia Salerno
Giulia Salerno
Aria
CGCharlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Madre
GGGabriel Garko
Gabriel Garko
Padre
CP
Carolina Poccioni
Lucrezia
AC
Anna Lou Castoldi
Donatina
AP
Alice Pea
Angelica
APAndrea Pittorino
Andrea Pittorino
Adriano
SP
Sofia Patron
Maria Teresa
RRRiccardo Russo
Riccardo Russo
Ciccio
OCOlimpia Carlisi
Olimpia Carlisi
nonna
MCMario De Candia
Mario De Candia
prete
MGMax Gazzè
Max Gazzè
Manuel Ginori

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Misunderstood — streaming FAQ

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Misunderstood is streaming on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Misunderstood on Netflix?

No, Misunderstood is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is Misunderstood on Amazon Prime Video?

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