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Maria: Plot, Cast, Ending & Where to Watch

2024 · Germany · History, Drama, Music · 2h 03m · English

Maria is a 2024 Germany history film directed by Pablo Larraín. This guide covers the plot, full cast, an overview of the ending, where to watch, and similar films you might want next.

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Original Title
Maria
Director
Pablo Larraín
Writers
Steven Knight
Country
Germany
Runtime
2h 03m
Release
Nov 27, 2024
§ 01 Plot · 6 min read

Maria Plot Summary

Maria is a 2024 biographical psychological drama film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight. It is an international co-production between Italy, Chile, Germany and the United States. The film stars Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas, and follows the week before her death in 1977 Paris, as she reflects on her life and career. It also stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Stephen Ashfield, Valeria Golino, and Kodi Smit-McPhee in supporting roles. It is the third film in Larraín's trilogy of iconic 20th-century women, following Jackie (2016), and Spencer (2021).

● Quick takeaway

Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.

§ 02 Cast · 6 roles

Cast and Characters

Angelina Jolie headshot
Angelina Jolie
as Maria Callas
Plays Maria Callas.
Pierfrancesco Favino headshot
Pierfrancesco Favino
as Ferruccio
Plays Ferruccio.
Alba Rohrwacher headshot
Alba Rohrwacher
as Bruna
Plays Bruna.
Haluk Bilginer headshot
Haluk Bilginer
as Aristotle Onassis
Plays Aristotle Onassis.
Kodi Smit-McPhee headshot
Kodi Smit-McPhee
as Mandrax
Plays Mandrax.
Stephen Ashfield headshot
Stephen Ashfield
as Jeffrey Tate
Plays Jeffrey Tate.
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Ending Overview

How does Maria end? Our spoiler-aware breakdown walks through the final act beat by beat — including the choices, motivations, and ambiguous final shot that viewers most often debate.

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Where to Watch Maria

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Frequently Asked

What is Maria about?

Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.

Where can I watch Maria?

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