Sotto una buona stella

Federico Picchioni is a high earning broker who loses his partnership and his job in a matter of days. Forced to rethink a life built on deals and status, he ends up caring for two children and a granddaughter whose father has left the family. The abrupt shift throws him into a world of everyday concerns that clash with his accustomed polish. He fights to adapt, juggling money worries with the needs of a family that now depends on him. Throughout, a kindly neighbor offers steady help and practical support, helping him find new meaning in family ties rather than in bank accounts. Carlo Verdone and Paola Cortellesi anchor the ensemble with dry wit.

Directed by Carlo Verdone and released in 2014, the film draws on an original script by Maruska Albertazzi, Pasquale Plastino and Gabriele Pignotta, with Verdone also appearing as Federico.

Box office figures for this Italian comedy were not widely publicized, and the film did not register a blockbuster international run, largely staying in Italian theaters and modestly expanding in local markets.

Cultural impact appears modest. It sits within Italian cinema as a family centered comedy that reflects life changes and aging with humor, typical of Verdone's style, focusing on close family ties and everyday disappointments. It did not spark lasting memes or widely quoted lines outside its native audience. Its tone remains mild and approachable, aimed at families rather than cinephile audiences.

Reception was mixed with viewers appreciating the performances, especially Verdone and Cortellesi, while critics noted the film's warmth and its look at wealth versus family. The story balances humor with genuine moments as characters adapt to new circumstances, with jokes grounded in relatable situations such as money worries, parenting pressures, and shifting family roles. Overall it offers a comforting, if familiar, viewing experience for fans of light family comedy.