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Malena
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. With Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLIST12-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 gorge…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Malena.
MoviHero lists October 27, 2000 as the release date for Malena. Giuseppe Tornatore is the listed director. The listed cast includes Monica Bellucci as Malèna Scordia, Giuseppe Sulfaro as Renato Amoroso, Luciano Federico as Renato's Father, Matilde Piana as Renato's Mother. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 27, 2000
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
CastMonica Bellucci as Malèna Scordia, Giuseppe Sulfaro as Renato Amoroso, Luciano Federico as Renato's Father, Matilde Piana as Renato's Mother
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Malena runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 2,892 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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“This movie is a masterpiece of storytelling. It explores the themes of loss, grief, and growing up in a captivating way that resonates with anyone…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMalèna ScordiaMalèna Scordia in Malena (2000), played by Monica Bellucci.Open character guide otherRenato AmorosoRenato Amoroso in Malena (2000), played by Giuseppe Sulfaro.Open character guide otherRenato's FatherRenato's Father in Malena (2000), played by Luciano Federico.Open character guide
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