Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- elegiac
- surreal
- arthouse film night
- opera appreciation night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's atmospheric direction, Angelina Jolie's performance, and its emotionally intense portrait of Maria Callas, while finding the treatment of its subject occasionally distasteful or constrained.
What sets it apart
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Maria Callas confronts the erosion of her voice, health, identity, and public stature during her final days.
Callas's recollections and surreal encounters complicate the boundary between her present life and inner experience.
Aria, rehearsal, and performance imagery externalize Callas's emotional history and sense of self.
The narrative dwells on Callas's final Parisian period, waning abilities, and attachment to past greatness.
Films like Maria, and why
Jackie
female-centered biographical drama shaped by theatrical performance, psychological intensity, and an acclaimed lead portrayal
Spencer
Pablo Larraín-directed historical character study using subjective atmosphere, fractured memory, and an iconic female protagonist
Tár
artist biopic focused on a volatile creative genius, public myth, private anguish, and performance-driven drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Pablo Larraín
- Release Date
- 2024-11-27
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (494)
Cast
- Angelina Jolie
- Pierfrancesco Favino
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Haluk Bilginer
- Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Stephen Ashfield
- Valeria Golino
- Caspar Phillipson
- Lydia Koniordou
- Vincent Macaigne
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Maria about?
- In 1970s Paris, an aging opera legend wrestles with fading artistry, fractured identity, and the private cost of becoming a cultural icon.
- What is Maria like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Maria as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Maria violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Maria.
- What did critics think of Maria?
- Critics broadly praised the film's atmospheric direction, Angelina Jolie's performance, and its emotionally intense portrait of Maria Callas, while finding the treatment of its subject occasionally distasteful or constrained.
- Which films are like Maria?
- Films with a similar feel include Jackie, Spencer, and Tár.
- How long is Maria?
- Maria runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch Maria?
- In United States, Maria streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
