Overview

• The film 'Nonnas,' starring Vince Vaughn as Joe Scaravella, premieres on Netflix on May 9, 2025, just in time for Mother's Day weekend.
• Inspired by a true story, the comedy-drama follows Scaravella, an MTA worker, who honors his late mother by opening a restaurant staffed by Italian grandmothers, or 'nonnas.'
• The star-studded cast includes Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Joe Manganiello, and Linda Cardellini, portraying characters who find family through food and tradition.
• Directed by Stephen Chbosky and co-written by Liz Maccie, the film draws on Maccie's Italian-American upbringing, emphasizing the emotional and cultural significance of food in family life.
• The newly released trailer highlights themes of healing, community, and the power of shared meals, set to the nostalgic tune of Billy Joel’s 'Scenes From an Italian Restaurant.'