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Malcolm & Marie

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57% Tomatometer 253 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Writer/Director Sam Levinson teams up with Zendaya and John David Washington for an achingly romantic drama in which a filmmaker (Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.
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Critics Consensus

Malcolm & Marie's ambitions aren't always satisfactorily fulfilled, but its flaws are often offset by the strong chemistry between the film's stars.

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Audience Says

Zendaya and John David Washington bring Malcolm & Marie to life, even when the story and the dialogue they're given don't do them any favors.

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Michael Blackmon BuzzFeed News 12/17/2021
Malcolm & Marie feels half-baked. Go to Full Review
Esther Zuckerman Thrillist 07/29/2021
Malcolm & Marie is beautiful... But there's never any reason to be invested in these two people or the outcome of their romance. Go to Full Review
Soraya Nadia McDonald Andscape 03/09/2021
Malcolm & Marie doesn't accomplish much besides telling on its progenitor. Go to Full Review
James Profetto Reel James (YouTube) Jul 7
9/10
I thought I couldn't love Zendaya and John David Washington more than I already do, and then I watched 'Malcolm and Marie.' Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot 07/19/2025
One thing leads to another, resulting in not a fight between romantic partners, but rather “an observation.” At least, that’s what Marie calls it. Go to Full Review
Geoffrey Macnab iNews.co.uk 01/16/2025
3/5
Both give very full-blooded performances which, at their best, are worthy of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Go to Full Review
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Ruben T @RT05302097 4d If you set aside the criticism directed at director Sam Levinson, the film is very good overall. The acting and the plot are largely realistic; the film is thought-provoking and possesses more depth in the relationship between the two characters than is initially apparent. See more I hate M @MalmarieSUCKS Aug 20 I literally made an account on rotten tomatoes only to tell people not to watch this movie. Both characters are UNLIKEABLE. Nothing happens other than them being horrible to eachother and overall horrible people. The ONLY redeeming quality is the cinematography. Its fucking cool or whatever. I would have rathered close my eyes and pretended im watching a black and white movie than to have watched this. How can you make zendaya unlikeable? That is an accomplishment. See more Zizo A @RT37915783 Nov 30 Saw this film the first night it dropped on Netflix, and has been one of my favorite films ever since. Being a fan of Zendaya's work, this one takes the cake. This film serves as a solid transition from her child/high school type roles to a more mature authentic performance that many will go back to in the years to come. See more Larissa C @RT37252734 Sep 9 This is the best film I’ve seen in a really long time outside of Sinners. I’m glad I watched this film at 26 years old instead at age 22 when it first came out because I had watched it then I would’ve thought it was a horrible movie but now because I’ve been through so many different experiences in life & I have just evolved as a human being and I have been exposed to much more forms of art I can appreciate deeply appreciate this film like no other. See more Marlene A @RT73598001 04/11/2025 The intricacies of their relationship are quite compelling. My perspective has shifted between her standpoint and his, ultimately returning to hers. However, the essential truth is that both individuals exhibit human flaws and may genuinely have affection for each other. While this situation may have been overwhelming for a single evening, I believe it represents a culmination of numerous arguments and unresolved resentments that have converged into one night. Both performances are great, but Zendaya’s is exceptional See more oyindamola B @RT41165857 12/04/2024 The movie tells the courage to show your vulnerability to the one you love while you wait and watch what they make out of it, will they use it against you, will they embrace you for it or pity you. It also show how deep simple communications and empathy plays in relationship. This is just real life situation of partners living with fears of being replaceable by the one they love. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Writer/Director Sam Levinson teams up with Zendaya and John David Washington for an achingly romantic drama in which a filmmaker (Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.
Director
Sam Levinson
Producer
Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Kevin Turen
Screenwriter
Sam Levinson
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Little Lamb, The Reasonable Bunch
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 29, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 5, 2021
Runtime
1h 46m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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