Maicol (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1988, Maicol is a drama film directed by Mario Brenta, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Maicol's mother Anita (Sabina Regazzi) is distracted by too many concerns to pay him much mind, so Maicol (Simone Tessarolo) seeks fulfillment in his inner life, which is very busy and rich. The five year-old has made a world for himself populated by situations and people from the movie Dune, and anything he says to anyone is unlikely to refer to anything else. When his unmarried working mother takes him with her to the train station for her rendezvous with her lover, he occupies himself during their long wait by exploring everthing in sight. Unused to dealing with anything but his fantasy life, after he gets himself lost he is of no help to the police in their search for his mother.
Who’s in it. Maicol stars Simone Tessarolo as Maicol, Sabina Regazzi as Anita, Giovanni Crespi as Giulio and Maria Teresa Oldani as Chica.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Maicol sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maicol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maicol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maicol (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maicol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maicol worth watching?
- Maicol holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maicol?
- Maicol stars Simone Tessarolo, Sabina Regazzi, Giovanni Crespi and Maria Teresa Oldani.
- When was Maicol released?
- Maicol was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.