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Malta Story

1953Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%

Summary

Malta, 1942, during World War II. While the German air force is relentlessly bombing the island, a British pilot falls in love with a young Maltese girl.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Brian Desmond Hurst
Written by
William Fairchild, Nigel Balchin, Hugh P. Lloyd
Produced by
Peter De Sarigny
Music by
William Alwyn

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 1953 · 1 h 39 min · Violence

Released
June 1, 1953
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Malta Story?"

Questions about Malta Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Malta Story worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Malta Story good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Malta Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.