Marija (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Marija is a drama film directed by Michael Koch, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Marija, a young Ukrainian woman, earns a living as a cleaning woman in a hotel in Dortmund, but dreams of having her own hairstyling salon, and puts away some money each month. But when she is fired without notice, her dream is suddenly postponed to an uncertain future. Jobless and under financial pressure, she is forced to look for alternatives but, in order to achieve her goal, she is ready to discard her body, her social relationships and her own feelings.
Who’s in it. Marija stars Margarita Breitkreiz as Marija, Georg Friedrich as Georg, Olga Dinnikova as Olga and Sahin Eryilmaz as Cem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Marija has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marija page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marija tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marija (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marija change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marija worth watching?
- Marija holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marija?
- Marija stars Margarita Breitkreiz, Georg Friedrich, Olga Dinnikova, Sahin Eryilmaz and Georges Devdariani.
- When was Marija released?
- Marija was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.