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Mario (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mario is a 2018 romantic drama directed by Marcel Gisler, starring Max Hubacher as Mario Lüthi, Aaron Altaras and Jessy Moravec. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $3,394 worldwide. It holds 71% on TMDB.

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Mario (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Marcel Gisler
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mario About?

The premise of Mario without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young footballer experiences his first love when he falls for Leon, a new player from Germany. As rumors about their relationship begin to circulate within the team, Mario finds his career threatened and must navigate the challenges of love and professional life. The situation tests his relationships and forces him to confront the potential consequences of his feelings.

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Cast & crew

Mario Cast & Characters

Max Hubacher leads the cast as Mario Lüthi, with Aaron Altaras as Leon Saldo and Jessy Moravec as Jenny Odermatt. Directed by Marcel Gisler; 44 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Marcel Gisler

More films directed by Marcel Gisler: Electroboy, Fögi Is a Bastard and The Blue Hour.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mario Reviews & Ratings

Mario holds 71% on TMDB.

Plot

Mario Plot Summary

What happens in Mario from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mario is an aspiring football player currently competing in a fifth-tier league near Thun. He shows great promise as a player and works diligently alongside his agent and father, Max Hubacher, in hopes of advancing to the 1st League the following season. During this period, the team recruits another striker, Aaron Altaras, who hails from Hanover. The two players quickly hit it off, forming a bond that leads to them sharing an apartment near the training field, ultimately developing a romantic relationship.

Full summary

The whole story of Mario, scene by scene

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Box office

Mario Box Office

Mario grossed $3,394 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.4K

International
$3.4K
Videos

Mario Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mario.

Mario Film - LGBT Football Film - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mario?

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 sport does Mario play professionally?

Cars

Cars in Mario

16 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen Golf Variant IV Typ 1J and the Volvo V50.

All 16 cars
  • Volkswagen Golf Variant IV Typ 1J in Mario Volkswagen Golf Variant IV Typ 1J Important role
  • Volvo V50 in Mario Volvo V50 Important role
  • Volvo V60 in Mario Volvo V60 Important role
  • 2009 Ford Fiesta MkVI in Mario 2009 Ford Fiesta MkVI Minor role
Details

Mario Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Маріо” and “Mário e Leon: No Amor e no Jogo”.

Also known as
  • Маріо
  • Mário e Leon: No Amor e no Jogo
  • 我的冠军男友
  • 我的冠軍男友
  • Марио
  • מריו
  • 마리오

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FAQ

Mario FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Mario, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mario?

Mario runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Mario released?

Mario was released on January 27, 2018.

Who directed Mario?

Mario was directed by Marcel Gisler.

More films by Marcel Gisler

Who is in the cast of Mario?

Mario stars Max Hubacher as Mario Lüthi, Aaron Altaras as Leon Saldo and Jessy Moravec as Jenny Odermatt, among 44 credited actors.

How much did Mario make at the box office?

Mario grossed $3,394 worldwide.

How is Mario rated?

Mario has 71% on TMDB.

Does Mario have a post-credit scene?

No. Mario has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mario in?

The original language of Mario is German.

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