Luca
A sun-drenched Italian coming-of-age fantasy where shimmering Mediterranean waves hide secrets of belonging. This nostalgic voyage captures the liberating magic of friendship and the courageous transformation required to embrace one's true, hidden self.
Luca
Luca

"Prepare for an unforgettable trip."

17 June 2021 United States of America 95 min ⭐ 7.8 (8,750)
Director: Enrico Casarosa
Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo, Maya Rudolph
Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Adventure
Identity and Hiding The Power of Friendship Curiosity vs. Tradition Acceptance and Tolerance
Budget: $200,000,000
Box Office: $51,074,773

Luca - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Luca Paguro

Jacob Tremblay

Archetype: The Explorer
Key Trait: Inquisitive

Motivation

Initially driven by curiosity about the surface, his motivation evolves into a deep thirst for knowledge and a desire to see the world.

Character Arc

Transitions from a timid, obedient "good boy" under the sea to a courageous, independent student who chooses to leave his family to pursue education and a life on land.

Alberto Scorfano

Jack Dylan Grazer

Archetype: The Mentor / Free Spirit
Key Trait: Rebellious

Motivation

Seeks companionship to fill the void left by his father and dreams of the freedom a Vespa provides.

Character Arc

Begins as a confident, worldly teacher to Luca, but is revealed to be deeply lonely and abandoned. He eventually learns to let go of his jealousy and support Luca's separate path.

Giulia Marcovaldo

Emma Berman

Archetype: The Outcast Ally
Key Trait: Resilient

Motivation

To defeat Ercole and prove herself to the town and her father.

Character Arc

A fierce competitor who has never won the Portorosso Cup; through her friendship with the boys, she finds a "tribe" of fellow underdogs and learns that winning isn't as important as belonging.

Massimo Marcovaldo

Marco Barricelli

Archetype: The Tough Mentor
Key Trait: Stoic but Kind

Motivation

Providing for his daughter and finding a sense of peace in his simple life as a fisherman.

Character Arc

Appears as a terrifying hunter of sea monsters, but is revealed to be a gentle, one-armed father figure who chooses to protect the boys despite their nature.

Cast

Jacob Tremblay as Luca Paguro (voice)
Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto Scorfano (voice)
Emma Berman as Giulia Marcovaldo (voice)
Saverio Raimondo as Ercole Visconti (voice)
Maya Rudolph as Daniela Paguro (voice)
Marco Barricelli as Massimo Marcovaldo (voice)
Jim Gaffigan as Lorenzo Paguro (voice)
Peter Sohn as Ciccio (voice)
Lorenzo Crisci as Guido (voice)
Marina Massironi as Signora Marsigliese (voice)
Gino La Monica as Tomasso (Old Fisherman) (voice)
Sandy Martin as Grandma Paguro (voice)
Giacomo Gianniotti as Giacomo (Young Fisherman) (voice)
Elisa Gabrielli as Concetta Aragosta (voice)
Mimi Maynard as Pinuccia Aragosta (voice)