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Malina

1991Movie2 h 5 min

DramaRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

An unusual story of a triangular relationship in Vienna. A woman shares an apartment with a man named Malina. The woman meets Ivan and falls under his spell. It will be her last great passion. Her feelings are so strong and all-encompassing that Ivan can neither understand nor return them.

Feels like

  • Austrian Cinema
  • Psychological Drama
  • Intense Character Study
  • Love and Obsession
  • Slow-Paced
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Melancholic
  • European Art Film
  • Complex Relationships

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Werner Schroeter
Written by
Ingeborg Bachmann, Elfriede Jelinek, Patricia Moraz
Produced by
Steffen Kuchenreuther, Peter Pochlatko, Thomas Kuchenreuther
Music by
Giacomo Manzoni

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Facts

January 17, 1991 · 2 h 5 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 17, 1991
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
German
Also spoken
French
Made in
Germany, Austria
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Malina?"

Questions about Malina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Malina?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Malina worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Malina good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Malina plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Malina in English?

GermanFrench

No, it was made in German, with some French.