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Malena

2000Movie1 h 48 minR

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic547.2Rotten Tomatoes54%84%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about history and growing up, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone.

12-year-old Renato experiences three significant events on the same day: the beginning of the Second World War, getting a bike, and witnessing the arrival of the gorgeous Malèna. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed dead, and, through his soul, we see his love for her.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism Influence
  • Melancholic Coming-of-Age
  • Visually Sumptuous
  • Tragic Romance
  • Social Hypocrisy Critique
  • Ennio Morricone Score
  • Monica Bellucci Iconic Performance
  • WWII Sicilian Setting
  • Obsessive Love
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Produced by
Harvey Weinstein, Carlo Bernasconi
Music by
Ennio Morricone

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Facts

October 27, 2000 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
October 27, 2000
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, Latin
Made in
Italy, United States
Box office
$14 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Boyish Shorts, Ms. Fanservice, All of the Other Reindeer +9

  • Boyish Shorts
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • All of the Other Reindeer
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Color-Coded Characters
  • Karma Houdini
  • Break the Cutie
  • Right Through His Pants
  • Chivalrous Pervert
  • Rape as Drama
  • Blonde, Brunette, Redhead
  • Fan Disservice

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Malena?"

Questions about Malena

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Malena?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Malena is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Malena worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (54).

Is Malena good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Malena plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Malena in English?

ItalianEnglishLatin

No, it was made in Italian, with some English and Latin.

What tropes does Malena use?

Boyish ShortsMs. FanserviceAll of the Other ReindeerDistracted by the SexyColor-Coded CharactersKarma HoudiniBreak the CutieRight Through His PantsChivalrous PervertRape as DramaBlonde, Brunette, RedheadFan Disserviceand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Boyish Shorts, Ms. Fanservice, and All of the Other Reindeer.