Maria (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2003, Maria is a drama film directed by Călin Peter Netzer, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. When a child steals candles from the cemetery, in order to provide some light means for his family sheltered into a damp basement of a block of flats, this circumstance can say a lot about the sufferance imposed by transition period of time in Romania. This child is one of the seven that Maria has got. She is a 33 years old ordinary woman, whose husband (Ion) is unemployed and has become a drunkard and violently acting, maybe because of his despairing and lack of prospective.
Who’s in it. Maria stars Diana Dumbravă as Maria, Horațiu Mălăele as Milco, Şerban Ionescu as Ion and Luminița Gheorghiu as Maia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Maria has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maria tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maria (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maria worth watching?
- Maria holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maria?
- Maria stars Diana Dumbravă, Horațiu Mălăele, Şerban Ionescu, Luminița Gheorghiu and Rona Hartner.
- When was Maria released?
- Maria was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.