Malena (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2000, Malena is a drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 109 minutes. “Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.
Who’s in it. Malena stars Monica Bellucci as Malèna Scordia, Giuseppe Sulfaro as Renato Amoroso, Luciano Federico as Renato's Father and Matilde Piana as Renato's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Malena has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malena (2000)?
- In US, Malena is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malena worth watching?
- Malena holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Malena?
- Malena stars Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico, Matilde Piana and Pietro Notarianni.
- When was Malena released?
- Malena was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.