Mary Forever (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, Mary Forever is a drama and crime film directed by Marco Risi, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A teacher discovers his calling. Marco relocates to Palermo from Milan and takes a job teaching in a reform school while he waits for a high school position. He tries to understand and motivate his handful of students, reading them colloquial poetry, encouraging them to stand up for their rights, finding out about their histories. Natale, in for murder, enamoured of the Mafia, the King Rat within the group; Mery, a drag queen, arrested for assault when defending himself, in love with Mario and, in daylight, rejected by all; Pietro, illiterate, muscular, believing his destiny is set; the callow Claudio, vulnerable, learning to harden himself. What can Mario learn and do in such a short time?
Who’s in it. Mary Forever stars Michele Placido as Marco Terzi, Claudio Amendola as Pietro Giancona, Francesco Benigno as Natale Sperandeo and Alessandra Di Sanzo as Mery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Mary Forever has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mary Forever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mary Forever tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mary Forever (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mary Forever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mary Forever worth watching?
- Mary Forever holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mary Forever?
- Mary Forever stars Michele Placido, Claudio Amendola, Francesco Benigno, Alessandra Di Sanzo and Tony Sperandeo.
- When was Mary Forever released?
- Mary Forever was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.