Melissa P. (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2005, Melissa P. is a drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino, running about 100 minutes. “You have to lose yourself before you can find yourself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adolescent girl, living with her mother and her grandmother, will have her first sexual experiences in a heavy and excessive way.
Who’s in it. Melissa P. stars María Valverde as Melissa P., Letizia Ciampa as Manuela, Primo Reggiani as Daniele and Fabrizia Sacchi as Daria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Melissa P. has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melissa P. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melissa P. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melissa P. (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melissa P. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melissa P. worth watching?
- Melissa P. holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melissa P.?
- Melissa P. stars María Valverde, Letizia Ciampa, Primo Reggiani, Fabrizia Sacchi and Geraldine Chaplin.
- When was Melissa P. released?
- Melissa P. was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.