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Melania

Movie PG 2026 1h 7m 2.7 /10
Directed by Brett Ratner

Melania offers a window into the weeks just before the 2025 inauguration, told through the eyes of the First Lady elect. The film follows her as she shapes the inaugural program, coordinates trusted aides, and readies her family for a move to the West Wing. Viewers are invited into private... Read more

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About Melania

Melania offers a window into the weeks just before the 2025 inauguration, told through the eyes of the First Lady elect. The film follows her as she shapes the inaugural program, coordinates trusted aides, and readies her family for a move to the West Wing. Viewers are invited into private meetings, candid conversations, and spaces normally off limits, all captured as she reenters a world that blends ceremonial duty with intense scrutiny. The camera maintains a steady pace, showing decisions, negotiations, and reactions without leaning into melodrama, while preserving a sense of immediacy. This portrait centers the human side of a public role and invites reflection on how leadership intersects with family life.

Directed by Brett Ratner, the film uses unprecedented access to the First Lady elect's inner circle as she plans the ceremony and handles the White House transition, with a budget of 75 million dollars.

Reception to the film has been mixed, with critics debating the ethics and effect of close access to a living political figure. The film foregrounds personal stakes alongside public duties, exploring themes of responsibility, family, media scrutiny, and the pressure of leadership.

Details

Release Date
January 30, 2026
Runtime
1h 7m
Rating
PG
User Ratings
35 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States
Studio
New Element Media +4 more
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Cast

Melania Trump

Melania Trump

Self

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self

Barron Trump

Barron Trump

Self

Hervé Pierre

Hervé Pierre

Self

Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan

Self

Brigitte Macron

Brigitte Macron

Self

Peter Sohn

Peter Sohn

Self

A

Adam Lippes

Self

A

Aiko Mizutori

Self

D

David Monn

Self

Director: Brett Ratner

Written by: Brett Kavanaugh

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Melania offers a window into the weeks just before the 2025 inauguration, told through the eyes of the First Lady elect. The film follows her as she shapes the inaugural program, coordinates trusted aides, and readies her family for a move to the West Wing. Viewers are invited into private meetin...

Melania stars Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Barron Trump, Hervé Pierre, and Queen Rania of Jordan.

Melania was directed by Brett Ratner.

Melania was released on January 30, 2026.

Melania is a Documentary film.

Melania is a documentary that presents real events surrounding the White House transition in the weeks before the 2025 inauguration. It’s not a work of fiction and follows real people in real situations.

Melania Trump appears as herself, offering the First Lady-elect's perspective during the transition. The film also features Donald Trump, Barron Trump, Hervé Pierre, and Queen Rania of Jordan as themselves.

The documentary centers on the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, with footage from meetings and private conversations within the White House transition and related environments. Specific shooting locations aren’t listed in the available details.

The film is directed by Brett Ratner. It features real people including Melania Trump as Self, Donald Trump as Self, Barron Trump as Self, Hervé Pierre as Self, and Queen Rania of Jordan as Self.