

Malena
“Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone.”
12-year-old Renato experiences three significant events on the same day: the beginning of the Second World War, getting a bike, and witnessing the arrival of the gorgeous Malèna. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed dead, and, through his soul, we see his love for her.
Where to watch Malena in United States
Click a service to open Malena there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Malena streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Claro video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Malena
Malena is a 2000 Italian-language drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The cast is led by Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Malena was produced by Medusa Film, Miramax, and Pacific Pictures and made in Italy and United States of America. It was released on October 27, 2000, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Release date
- October 27, 2000
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Medusa Film, Miramax, Pacific Pictures
Malena cast & crew
Malena was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and written by Giuseppe Tornatore.
The cast features Monica Bellucci as Malèna Scordia, Giuseppe Sulfaro as Renato Amoroso, Luciano Federico as Renato's Father, Matilde Piana as Renato's Mother, Pietro Notarianni as Prof. Bonsignore, and Gaetano Aronica as Nino Scordia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Lajos Koltai, and it was produced by Harvey Weinstein and Teresa Moneo.
Is Malena worth watching?
Malena holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,670 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Malena is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Malena
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Cast of Malena

Monica Bellucci
Malèna Scordia

Giuseppe Sulfaro
Renato Amoroso

Luciano Federico
Renato's Father

Matilde Piana
Renato's Mother

Pietro Notarianni
Prof. Bonsignore

Gaetano Aronica
Nino Scordia

Gilberto Idonea
Centorbi, the Lawyer

Angelo Pellegrino
Political Secretary
Gabriella Di Luzio
Baron's Lover
Pippo Provvidenti
Dr. Cusimano
Maria Terranova
Dr. Cusimano's Wife
Marcello Catalano
Lieutenant Cadei
Malena — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Malena in United States?
Malena is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Malena on Kanopy?
Yes — Malena is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Malena in?
Malena is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Malena?
Malena runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Malena rated?
Malena is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,670 ratings.











