Overview

• ‘Nonnas,’ directed by Stephen Chbosky and starring Vince Vaughn, premieres May 9 on Netflix, offering a feel-good story of grief, tradition, and community.
• The film is inspired by Joe Scaravella’s Staten Island restaurant, Enoteca Maria, where grandmothers from various cultures cook traditional meals.
• Critics describe the movie as predictable yet earnest, with veteran actresses such as Susan Sarandon and Talia Shire portraying the lively nonnas.
• Scaravella reports receiving hundreds of daily messages and increased interest in his restaurant as public anticipation for the film peaks.
• Netflix strategically timed the release for Mother’s Day weekend, emphasizing the film’s themes of family legacy and cultural celebration.