Poorly Rich

The Tucci family, who live in a small village in Lazio, Italy, experience a sudden change in fortune after winning 100 million euros in the lottery. To avoid the pressure and demands of their acquaintances, they leave their home and move to Milan. Upon arriving in the city, they struggle to adapt to the expectations of the modern upper class. The situation becomes further complicated when the son falls in love with a waitress who dislikes wealthy people, prompting the family to pretend they are poor.

This comedy was directed by Fausto Brizzi, who previously directed The Night Before the Exams in 2006. Following this film, Brizzi directed Poorly Richer in 2017, Modalità aereo in 2019, Where Storks Dare in 2025, and Quasi Vera in 2026. The screenplay was written by Brizzi alongside Marco Martani and Francesco Mandelli. The main cast features Christian De Sica, Enrico Brignano, Lucia Ocone, Lodovica Comello, Anna Mazzamauro, and Ubaldo Pantani.

The film received a moderate reception from viewers, earning a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb from 1,600 votes and a 6/10 on TMDB based on 440 votes.