Malevil (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Malevil is a drama and science fiction film directed by Christian de Chalonge, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In southern France, in a quiet little town, the mayor, who also owns a castle with some cattle, is in the wine cellar with some other people: the pharmacist, the veterinary, and some of his employees. As they are drinking wine, they hear a terrible noise and the heat's getting higher and higher. They don't realize what's happening: when they come out of the cellar, they realize that everything has burned, and all the buildings are destroyed...
Who’s in it. Malevil stars Michel Serrault as Emmanuel Comte, Jacques Dutronc as Colin, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Fulbert and Jacques Villeret as Momo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Malevil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malevil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malevil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malevil (1981)?
- In US, Malevil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malevil worth watching?
- Malevil holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malevil?
- Malevil stars Michel Serrault, Jacques Dutronc, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Villeret and Robert Dhéry.
- When was Malevil released?
- Malevil was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.