Melania
Seen it?2026 | 105 min | Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Offering unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself — step inside Melania Trump's world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and reenters public life with her family. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, Mrs. Trump returns to one of the world's most powerful roles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 5 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
3.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$17 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.9 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Brett Ratner
- Melania TrumpSelf
- Donald TrumpSelf
- Barron TrumpSelf
- Hervé PierreSelf
- Rania Al AbdullahSelf
- Brigitte MacronSelf
- Peter SohnSelf
- Adam LippesSelf
- Aiko MizutoriSelf
- David MonnSelf