I’m Getting a Yacht

I’m Getting a Yacht

Year: 1980

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Sergio Corbucci

Comedy

A dentist buys a small yacht and takes his two children on a cruise of the Mediterranean. His ex-wife stows away to keep an eye on the children and the inevitable happens.

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1

Piero plans a two-week family vacation and buys the Biba

Piero, a dentist, decides to take a traditional two-week vacation with his children Fiorella and Claudio. He buys a boat named Biba, which will take them from Civitavecchia toward Sardinia. This purchase marks the start of a challenging journey at sea.

start of trip Civitavecchia
2

Biba proves unreliable at departure

As soon as the handover happens, the Biba immediately loses its propeller. Piero must jump into the water to retrieve it. The mishap foreshadows the rough voyage ahead.

immediate departure Civitavecchia harbor
3

Return to port after damaging a fishing net

After a few miles at sea, the voyage is interrupted when Piero damages a fisherman’s net. The crew is forced to turn back to Civitavecchia to fix the situation. The incident strains the trip from the very start.

early voyage at sea near Civitavecchia
4

Roberta abandons Kabir and joins Biba

Roberta, worried about her children, decides to leave the Kabir and board the Biba to join Piero and the boys. She heads toward the Argentario coast to reunite with the family. The choice marks a turning point in their vacation voyage.

after return Argentario coast
5

The voyage resumes toward Sardinia

With Roberta aboard, the journey resumes despite the hardships. The voyage brings Piero and Roberta closer together as they press toward Sardinia. The goal of reaching the island remains central to their plan.

on voyage Sardinia
6

In Porto Cervo, Piero meets Alessia

During the Sardinia leg, Piero encounters Alessia, his nurse and lover. Alessia asks him to recommend her to a well-known dentist. The encounter introduces tension as Roberta’s suspicions grow.

in Sardinia leg Porto Cervo
7

Dinner with Alessia and Roberta's discovery

Piero excuses himself and goes to dinner with Alessia. Roberta discovers the affair, leading to another confrontation. They ultimately realize they still love each other and want to repair their relationship.

Porto Cervo dinner Porto Cervo
8

Piero and Roberta decide to reconcile

After the confrontation, they acknowledge their enduring love and decide to give their marriage another chance. They recommit to facing the voyage and its challenges together. The reconciliation shifts the mood of the trip.

after confrontation Porto Cervo
9

Biba takes off again; rescue mission

The Biba lifts off again toward Corsica while Piero and Roberta attempt to reach her with a rubber boat. The family works together to reunite aboard the vessel. The moment marks a new attempt to salvage the vacation and their bond.

after reconciliation at sea heading to Corsica
10

Two prison escapees hijack the boat

Two prison escapees seize the Biba to use it for a trip to Corsica. Piero and Roberta become hostages as the fugitives try to escape by sea. The couple uses cunning to outwit their captors.

during hijack at sea, en route to Corsica
11

Piero and Roberta overpower the fugitives

With quick thinking and teamwork, the couple disables the two escapees and regains control of the Biba. The immediate danger seems to be over as the hijack ends. Their relief is short-lived as the situation shifts to the next crisis.

during hijack resolution at sea
12

The Biba is sunk by the children

Claudio and Fiorella, convinced their parents were killed by bandits, crash the Biba and leave the family stranded in the middle of the sea. Piero, Roberta, and the children fight to stay afloat as the vessel sinks. The family faces an uncertain fate far from shore.

aftermath of hijack middle of the sea
13

Attilio rescues the family

Attilio arrives and rescues Piero, Roberta, and the children from the open sea. They are saved and taken aboard a vessel that can bring them to safety. The ordeal ends with the option to start anew together.

rescue at sea
14

A new life together on the horizon

Reunited and safe, the family contemplates their future on a bigger boat and a fresh start. The vacation ends not with a perfect voyage but with renewed love and a plan to rebuild their life. The tale closes with hope for smoother tides ahead.

after rescue

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:58

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