Melanie is a 1982 Canadian drama film directed by Rex Bromfield, starring Glynnis O'Connor, Burton Cummings, Paul Sorvino and Don Johnson.

The film was based on the novella A Melanie Without Words by American author Michael C. Green, whose rights were acquired by producer Peter R. Simpson around early 1980.

An acting novice, Cummings struggled for the first ten days of the shoot, but was motivated by the opportunity to work opposite respected thespian Paul Sorvino, a favorite of his.

[7] Principal photography concluded on 24 July 1980, although additional filming took place during a Burton Cummings concert staged for the occasion on 29 October 1980,[1] at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in front of 3,000 fans.

The concert sequence, which was supposed to signify the redemption of Cumming's character, was ultimately cut from the picture as Melanie's reunion with her son was deemed a stronger conclusion, of which the singer was understanding.