Malena
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Overview
Malèna is about the peril of a beauty through the eyes of a 12 year old kid named Renato. He experiences three things on the same day, beginning of war, getting a bike and sees the arrival of Malèna in town. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed to be dead, and through his soul we see his l...
Director / Creator
Giuseppe Tornatore
Writers
Giuseppe Tornatore, Luciano Vincenzoni
Top Cast
About Malena (2000)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Malena (2000) is a Drama, Romance, and War film from Italy and United States. the film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore from a screenplay by Giuseppe Tornatore and Luciano Vincenzoni. It runs 1 hour and 48 minutes and was produced primarily in Italian and English.
What it's about
Malèna is about the peril of a beauty through the eyes of a 12 year old kid named Renato. He experiences three things on the same day, beginning of war, getting a bike and sees the arrival of Malèna in town. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed to be dead, and through his soul we see his love for her.
Cast and crew
The film stars Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, and Luciano Federico in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Giuseppe Tornatore and Luciano Vincenzoni, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Malena holds a rating of 7.4/10 based on 123,235 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 54%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 54/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 21 nominations total. These numbers place Malena within the broader landscape of Drama and Romance cinema from 2000, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Malena is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Kanopy and Hoopla. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Malena is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Romance films, Malena offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2000 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Malena on your watchlist for later.
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