Melodrama (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Melodrama is a notable film directed by Jean-Louis Jorge, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This black-and-white film explores the dividing line between the theatrical imagination and everyday reality in its story of a narcissistic silent movie actor who believes his screen image as a great lover but is in fact a confused bisexual. His girlfriend, also an actress, is also caught up in the fuzzy space between fantasy and reality but feels this as a loss and tries to do something about it.
Who’s in it. Melodrama stars Martine Simonet as Nora Legri, Vicente Criado as Antonio Romano, Maud Molyneux as Anna and Benoît Ferreux as Johnny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Melodrama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melodrama page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melodrama (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melodrama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melodrama worth watching?
- Melodrama holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melodrama?
- Melodrama stars Martine Simonet, Vicente Criado, Maud Molyneux, Benoît Ferreux and Manuela Miranda.
- When was Melodrama released?
- Melodrama was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.