Malu de Bicicleta (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Malu de Bicicleta is a notable film directed by Flávio R. Tambellini, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, the film tells the story of Luiz Mario, a São Paulo night-club impresario and a classic "bon vivant", is also an avid collector of love affairs. He is surrounded by all types of women, with whom he has torrid flings, but he is never able to emotionally involve himself. Until one day, while passing by Rio de Janeiro, he falls head-over-heels for the carioca Malu, who practically runs him over on her bike while riding down Leblon's beach bike path. The couple's fervent romance is abruptly thrown into disarray when an enigmatic love letter is discovered. From then on, the story between the two lovers is turned upside-down. Luiz Mario is consumed by jealousy and his emotions slowly seep into his relationship, destroying everything.
Who’s in it. Malu de Bicicleta stars Marcelo Serrado as Luiz Mário, Fernanda de Freitas as Malu, Marjorie Estiano as Sueli and Maria Manoella as Cris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Malu de Bicicleta has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malu de Bicicleta page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malu de Bicicleta (2011)?
- In US, Malu de Bicicleta is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malu de Bicicleta worth watching?
- Malu de Bicicleta holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malu de Bicicleta?
- Malu de Bicicleta stars Marcelo Serrado, Fernanda de Freitas, Marjorie Estiano, Maria Manoella and Daniela Galli.
- When was Malu de Bicicleta released?
- Malu de Bicicleta was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.