Melania

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Amazon MGM Studios' film MELANIA offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration -- through the eyes of the First Lady herself. Step inside Melania Trump's world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and moves her family back to the Nation's Capital. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, MELANIA showcases Mrs. Trump's return to one of the world's most powerful roles.

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Critics Consensus

Presented with great pomp and circumstance but little insight, this documentary purports to be an up-close view of the First Lady while curiously revealing very little about her.

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An observational, behind-the-scenes look at the FLOTUS during POTUS’ inauguration, Melania is as polished as its subject -- elegant, charitable, and gifted with a famously distinctive fashion sensibility.

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Coleman Spilde

Salon.com

Feb 7

This documentary doesn’t absolve any sins; it highlights them. “Melania” taunts the viewer and takes glee in the assumption that they can’t do anything about it.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Feb 6

D+

Its defining trait is that it's numbingly, agonizingly dull.

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John Semley

The New Republic

Feb 6

It’s not just that this is some self-serving spectacle. It’s that it’s a bad, totally un-entertaining self-serving spectacle.

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Nate Adams

The Only Critic

Feb 11

D-

Even the most devoted fans are unlikely to discover anything here that could not be gleaned from a quick Wikipedia search.

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Eva Terry

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

Feb 11

The camera catches Melania in moments where she seems happy. She sings along to “Billie Jean” with her driver. She appears genuinely comfortable when interacting with designer Hervé Pierre, French first lady Brigitte Macron and others.

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Armond White

National Review

Feb 9

"Melania" fights fairly by fighting gracefully. This is Ratner's most elegant filmmaking so far.

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Machellrs

8h

Loved every bit of this movie. it was interesting seeing all the behind the scenes clips of how things work. Loved getting to see a glimpse of Melania's personality especially since she is such a private person.

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Robetta

8h

This documentary is informative and interesting. A good behind-the-scenes view of our government in action.

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Milena

16h

Took my mom to see Melaina, and we both enjoyed it. It highlights the hard work of so many people and gives great insight into the transition process and the First Ladys perspective. Loved the music, and I recommend seeing it. Every future FLOTUS should do a documentary like this.

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Kate

18h

This movie does not disappoint! Melanie, per usual is absolute class and strength. The film had a lot of intrigues and touch of suspense or excitement leading up to Inauguration Day. It show the inside behind the scenes of some preparation such as dress fittings, table and decor selections, and meaningful discussions between Melania and her father, meetings with various people around the globe discussing important issues close to Melanias heart. Its a movie worth seeing!

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Mark

1d

Great documentary showing a different side of the First Lady and cool behind the scenes footage with the President.

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Katherine S

1d

Loved seeing the inside of Melania’s life!

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Melania Trump

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Producer

Marc Beckman

Producer

Melania Trump

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Synopsis

Amazon MGM Studios' film MELANIA offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration -- through the eyes of the First Lady herself. Step inside Melania Trump's world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and moves her family back to the Nation's Capital. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, MELANIA showcases Mrs. Trump's return to one of the world's most powerful roles.

Director: Brett Ratner
Producer: Brett Ratner, Fernando Sulichin, Marc Beckman, Melania Trump
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: RatPac Entertainment, New Element Media, Muse Films
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 30, 2026, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.6M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1