And you’ll be even more moved by the story when you learn that this new Vince Vaughn movie, Nonnas, is based on the true ...

Here's the true story behind Netflix's new Vince Vaughn comedy, Nonnas, and the real-life restaurant that inspired it.

The Netflix movie 'Nonnas' tells the heartfelt story of a Staten Island man starting a restaurant with four Italian ...

Despite being set in Staten Island, most of the movie was actually filmed in New Jersey back in 2023. Specific locations ...

To celebrate the film, Staten Islanders gathered at the St. George Theatre for a free viewing of “Nonnas.” Attendees enjoyed photo opportunities with the real nonnas and a Q&A with star Brenda Vaccaro ...

The opening scene of the movie sees Joe as a child, salivating over zeppole as he picks up a bakery order for his mother. The ...

Vince Vaughn's debut Netflix movie is now streaming but should you give it a watch? From Madison Wells & Fifth Season, Nonnas ...

Nonnas is a comedy-drama film that was released on Netflix on May 9, 2025. The film is based on the life of Joe Scaravella, ...

Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire, and Lorraine Bracco run the kitchen in 'Nonnas,' a Netflix film inspired by a real restaurant ...

Careful to keep the true story of Nonnas alive in the on-screen version, Joe was involved in the making of the Netflix film.

Vince Vaughn and the real Joe Scaravella at the “Nonnas” premiere in April 2025 (Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix) And yes, Joe is actually a real person. His name is Joe ...