Ciao Alberto
Ciao Alberto
Your feedback improves this guide
Your feedback highlights guides that need a second look and keeps the rating trustworthy.
Does this age rating seem accurate to you?
Sign in to vote
Watch-outs
What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Ciao Alberto is a Pixar animated short film (2021), a direct follow-up to Luca, following Alberto as he settles into life in Portorosso alongside the fisherman Massimo. The overall tone is warm and sunny, carried by gentle humor and the vibrant visual palette typical of Pixar productions. Sensitive elements are minimal: a brief nighttime panic scene aboard a fishing boat that accidentally catches fire, and the emotional tension surrounding Alberto's fear of rejection and failure, which forms the emotional core of the story. These moments are short-lived, never overwhelming, and are embedded in a caring narrative arc centered on trust and acceptance. Parents can watch this short film comfortably with young children and may use it as a gentle springboard to discuss father figures, the need for approval, and the value of making amends.
Synopsis
With his best friend Luca away at school, Alberto is enjoying his new life in Portorosso working alongside Massimo—the imposing, tattooed, one-armed fisherman of few words—who's quite possibly the coolest human in the entire world as far as Alberto is concerned. He wants more than anything to impress his mentor, but it's easier said than done.
Difficult scenes
A fishing boat accidentally catches fire at night after Alberto is startled and drops a lantern. The scene is brief and handled in a visually light manner with no injuries, but the nighttime setting and flames may startle very young or sensitive children. Alberto experiences significant emotional distress when he becomes convinced he has ruined everything and decides to leave with his belongings. This moment of deep discouragement, while resolved quickly and tenderly, may resonate strongly with children who are sensitive to themes of abandonment or fear of disappointing a caregiver.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 7m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- McKenna Jean Harris
- Main cast
- Jack Dylan Grazer, Marco Barricelli, Jacob Tremblay, Gino La Monica, Arturo Sorino
- Studios
- Pixar
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Ciao Alberto is a Pixar animated short film (2021), a direct follow-up to Luca, following Alberto as he settles into life in Portorosso alongside the fisherman Massimo. The overall tone is warm and sunny, carried by gentle humor and the vibrant visual palette typical of Pixar productions. Sensitive elements are minimal: a brief nighttime panic scene aboard a fishing boat that accidentally catches fire, and the emotional tension surrounding Alberto's fear of rejection and failure, which forms the emotional core of the story. These moments are short-lived, never overwhelming, and are embedded in a caring narrative arc centered on trust and acceptance. Parents can watch this short film comfortably with young children and may use it as a gentle springboard to discuss father figures, the need for approval, and the value of making amends.
Synopsis
With his best friend Luca away at school, Alberto is enjoying his new life in Portorosso working alongside Massimo—the imposing, tattooed, one-armed fisherman of few words—who's quite possibly the coolest human in the entire world as far as Alberto is concerned. He wants more than anything to impress his mentor, but it's easier said than done.
Difficult scenes
A fishing boat accidentally catches fire at night after Alberto is startled and drops a lantern. The scene is brief and handled in a visually light manner with no injuries, but the nighttime setting and flames may startle very young or sensitive children. Alberto experiences significant emotional distress when he becomes convinced he has ruined everything and decides to leave with his belongings. This moment of deep discouragement, while resolved quickly and tenderly, may resonate strongly with children who are sensitive to themes of abandonment or fear of disappointing a caregiver.