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A Mosquito in the Ear

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An adoption dramedy based on the Italian graphic novel "Una Zanzara nell'Orecchio" by Andrea Ferraris.
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Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 6d
A mildly poignant drama that's more understated than emotionally devastating, but it suffers from a plot that's stretched too thinly and underdeveloped characters. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment Jun 8
It’s made even more effective by the quality of the performances and on-location filming, which emphasize various aspects of Indian life. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy May 24
85/100
A Mosquito In the Ear may sound irritating, but the performances here are tremendous across the board, and the film is one of the most surprising and rewarding indie discoveries of 2026. Go to Full Review Jason Delgado Film Threat May 6
9/10
Whether you’re a parent yourself to relate to it all, or just curious to know what it can be like, A Mosquito in the Ear takes you from zero to one hundred of parenting faster than a Maserati. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicola Rinciari

Director

Jake Lacy

Andrew

Nazanin Boniadi

Daniela

Amina

Alisha

Darren Dean

Embassy Officer

Chatanya

Sai
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Synopsis An adoption dramedy based on the Italian graphic novel "Una Zanzara nell'Orecchio" by Andrea Ferraris.
Director
Nicola Rinciari
Producer
Darren Dean, Emily Dillard, Frank Hall Green, Laurens C. Postma
Screenwriter
Darren Dean, Nicola Rinciari, Emily Dillard
Distributor
Persimmon
Production Co
9th Street Films, Wooden Trailer Productions, Greenmachine Film, 3DMC, Steak and Rosé Films, Foothill Productions, Whiskey Stream Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m