Nonnas: Release date news, streaming details, cast details and more

Nonnas, a new Netflix Original comedy movie, will be released on May 9, 2025. The film, directed by Stephen Chbosky and starring Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon, focuses on themes of family, food, and community.

Based on Joe Scaravella's Staten Island restaurant Enoteca Maria, where grandmothers prepare as chefs, the film is about a man who starts an Italian restaurant with local grandmothers after his mother passes away. The movie will be streamed worldwide on Netflix, ensuring that viewers all over the world get to watch it.

Release date and streaming details

Nonnas will have its world premiere on Netflix on May 9, 2025. The movie marks Vince Vaughn’s debut in a Netflix Original and will be available for streaming globally. Netflix bought the movie rights in September 2024 for more than $20 million, providing broad access to its subscribers.

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The film has received a TV-14 rating for suggestive content, language, and themes. It runs for about 1 hour and 52 minutes. During Netflix's Next on Netflix event, the company announced its release date among other films to be released on the same day.

Cast information

The movie features an impressive cast with Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon at the forefront. Vince Vaughn stars as Joe Scaravella, a man looking for change after losing his mother. Susan Sarandon's character rounds out the emotive story about family relationships and cooking traditions. Some of the other actors involved are:

Lorraine Bracco
Talia Shire
Brenda Vaccaro
Linda Cardellini
Drea de Matteo
Joe Manganiello
Michael Rispoli
Campbell Scott

Plot of Nonnas

Inspired by real events at Enoteca Maria in Staten Island, Nonnas tells the story of Joe Scaravella. Having lost his mother, Joe makes up his mind to commemorate her memory by starting an Italian restaurant run completely by local grandmothers as cooks. Nonnas touches on themes of survival, community, and second chances in life.

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The location shifts between Staten Island (where the action is set) and New Jersey (where the shooting occurred). Some of the locations are Paterson, Jersey City, and Hoboken.

Production Team

Nonnas is directed by Stephen Chbosky, whose credits include Wonder and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Liz Maccie wrote the screenplay, having written Siren earlier. Rachel Shane and Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells and Jack Turner of Boat Rocker's Matador Content serve as producers.

Executive producers of the movie include Vince Vaughn, Ameet Shukla, Scott Budnick, Alexis Garcia, Jay Peterson, and Todd Lubin.

Fifth Season's Christopher Slager termed the movie as "heartfelt and joyous," and further added that the movie could appeal worldwide amid times of uncertainty.

Gigi Pritzker pinpointed its concentration on family and community as prevailing themes.

Filming details

The film was shot over a month between May and June 2023 in New Jersey. Though the film is set on Staten Island, the production took locations like Paterson, Jersey City, and Hoboken to life to depict the story.

Nonnas will be a heartwarming comedy celebrating family ties and food traditions. With its global Netflix release on May 9, 2025, viewers can look forward to enjoying a story inspired by real-life events at Enoteca Maria.

Featuring a talented cast led by Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon and directed by Stephen Chbosky, the film combines humor with emotional depth. Whether you’re drawn to its themes or star power, Nonnas is set to deliver an entertaining experience for audiences worldwide