Melinda and Melinda (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2004, Melinda and Melinda is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Woody Allen, running about 100 minutes. “Life can be a comedy or a tragedy, it all depends on how you look at it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illustrate his point, he tells his guests two parallel stories about Melinda ; both versions have the same basic elements, but one take on her state of affairs leans toward levity, while the other is full of anguish. Each story involves Melinda coping with a recent divorce through substance abuse while beginning a romantic relationship with a close friend's husband.
Who’s in it. Melinda and Melinda stars Will Ferrell as Hobie, Jonny Lee Miller as Lee, Radha Mitchell as Melinda Robacheau and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Ellis Moonsong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Melinda and Melinda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melinda and Melinda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melinda and Melinda tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melinda and Melinda (2004)?
- In US, Melinda and Melinda is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Melinda and Melinda worth watching?
- Melinda and Melinda holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melinda and Melinda?
- Melinda and Melinda stars Will Ferrell, Jonny Lee Miller, Radha Mitchell, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Amanda Peet.
- When was Melinda and Melinda released?
- Melinda and Melinda was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.