Malèna (2000): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Malèna is a 2000 comedy drama directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2001. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Malèna About?
The premise of Malèna without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a young boy in a small Sicilian town develops an intense infatuation with Malèna, a beautiful and mysterious woman who becomes the subject of gossip and resentment among the townspeople. As Malèna faces prejudice and isolation, the boy's admiration deepens, and he witnesses firsthand the destructive power of societal judgment and the complexities of female desire. The story explores themes of adolescence, obsession, and the impact of war on a tight-knit community.
Malèna Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenage boy
- coming of age
- italy
- poverty
- woman on woman violence
- teenage sexuality
- masturbation
- sexual awakening
- sex lesson from prostitute
- teenage boy sexual awakening
- prostitute
- unrequited love
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- teenage sex
- female rear nudity
- sex with a minor
- female nudity
- 12 year old boy
- voyeurism
- promiscuous woman
- south italy
- female frontal nudity
- older woman younger man relationship
- rape
- losing virginity
- tween boy
- loss of virginity
- 1940s
- post war
- food shortage
- refugee camp
- family relationships
- communist
- aerial bombing
- italian fascism
- fall of fascism
- nude fight
- female topless nudity
- female full rear nudity
- boy in love with adult woman
- mother son relationship
- losing virginity to prostitute
- cleavage
- sicily
- lovemaking
- bend down exposing cleavage
- flashing panties
- girl watching
- man checks out a woman's behind
- black lace panties
- man grabs woman's behind
Where to Watch Malèna
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Malèna Cast
Monica Bellucci leads the cast, with Giuseppe Sulfaro. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
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Director Giuseppe Tornatore
Malèna Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Malèna 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 74% User score
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Malèna Plot Summary
What happens in Malèna from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in Sicily during the tumultuous period of World War II, specifically in 1940, right as Italy enters the conflict. We meet Renato, a 12-year-old boy, who experiences three significant life events in a single day: the declaration of war, the joy of receiving a new bike, and his first glimpse of the captivating Malena (played by Monica Bellucci). Left alone with her nearly-deaf father after her husband, Nino Scordia, is dispatched to fight in Africa, Malena struggles with her solitude while captivating the attention of all the local men, including young Renato.
Full summary
The whole story of Malèna, scene by scene
Malèna Awards & Nominations
Malèna earned 2 award nominations, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2001. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
Malèna Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 3 trailers and 7 clips.
- Trailer "Malena" Official Trailer HD
- Trailer Imprint Blu-ray Trailer
- Clip ‘Beauty’
- Clip ‘Long Pants’
How Well Do You Know Malèna?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event marks the beginning of the film's setting?
Cars in Malèna
18 cars on screen, including the 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Turismo and the 1927 Fiat 507.
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1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Turismo Minor role -
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1934 Fiat 508 Balilla Minor role -
1942 International Harvester M5 Halftrack Minor role
Malèna Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Малена” and “말레나”.
- Also known as
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- Малена
- 말레나
- 西西裡的美麗傳說
- マレーナ
- Μαλένα
- Der Zauber von Malèna
- Maléna
- 西西里的美丽传说
- ผู้หญิงสะกดโลก
- מלנה
- 真愛伴我行
- 西西里的美麗傳說
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- مالنا
- Tình Yêu Đầu Đời, მალენა
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Movies Like Malèna
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Malena, That Malicious Age and Malizia 2000.
Malèna FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Malèna, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Malèna?
Malèna runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Malèna released?
Malèna was released on December 25, 2000.
Who directed Malèna?
Malèna was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
More films by Giuseppe Tornatore Who is in the cast of Malèna?
Malèna stars Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro.
Where can I watch Malèna?
In the US, Malèna is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Malèna rated?
Malèna has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was Malèna nominated for any awards?
Malèna received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Malèna have a post-credit scene?
No. Malèna has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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