235 Spanish-Language Films to Watch
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Belle ÉpoqueMovie · 1992 · 109m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceIn 1931, a young soldier deserts his post and finds refuge on a peaceful country farm, where he connects with the farmer, Manolo. They bond over shared political views. Manolo’s four daughters are drawn to Fernando, the new arrival. As Fernando gets to know them, he struggles to choose one for romance. The film explores love, family, and the impact of decisions set against a backdrop of political turmoil. It’s a journey filled with humor, emotion, and reflection, challenging societal expectations and examining the complexities of human connection.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 202
Eye for an EyeMovie · 2019 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeMario, a kind and respected nurse working in a coastal Galician nursing home, is well-liked by the residents. The arrival of Antonio Padín, a recently released local drug lord, disrupts the peace. Padín’s sons, Kike and Toño, now run the family's criminal enterprise. A failed operation threatens to send Kike to prison and leaves them deeply indebted to a Colombian supplier. Desperate, Toño seeks out Mario's help to persuade his father to take responsibility for the debt. However, Mario has his own agenda.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 203
GoodbyeMovie · 2019 · 110m · Drama, ThrillerIn Seville, Spain, Juan Santos, a man recently released from prison after a petty crime, is granted a single day of freedom. He plans to celebrate with his wife, Triana, and daughter, Estrella, at Estrella's first communion.IMDb 6.1TMDB 7.0 - 204
SchoolgirlsMovie · 2020 · 97m · DramaIn early 1990s Spain, eleven-year-old Celia lives with her mother and attends a Catholic school in Zaragoza. The arrival of Brisa, a spirited new student from Barcelona, opens Celia's eyes to a world outside her sheltered life. Their friendship challenges the rigid religious rules she's always known, prompting Celia to question her family and navigate the complexities of growing up. She begins to explore who she is, what she wants, and where she truly belongs.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 205
MotherMovie · 2017 · 18m · Drama, ThrillerA simple phone call between Marta and her mother quickly becomes a desperate struggle against time. Marta receives a call from Iván, her six-year-old son who is vacationing in France with his father.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 206
Sunday's IllnessMovie · 2018 · 113m · DramaAnnabel is a successful businesswoman married to a wealthy man. While at a reception at her villa, she meets a woman working in catering. The woman is Chiara, Annabel's daughter, whom she abandoned over thirty years ago. Chiara was eight years old then. Now, she asks her mother for ten days together.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 207
May God Save UsMovie · 2016 · 127m · Thriller, Crime, DramaMadrid, summer 2011. The city is gripped by economic crisis and buzzing with the energy of the 15-M movement, all while 1.5 million pilgrims await the Pope. Amidst the heat and chaos, detectives Velarde and Alfaro investigate a series of murders. As they race against time to catch the killer, they begin to confront unsettling parallels between themselves and the perpetrator.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 208
YuliMovie · 2018 · 115m · DramaCarlos Acosta is nicknamed Yuli by his father, Pedro, who believes he is the son of Ogun, an African god and warrior. Growing up in a poor and neglected Havana, Yuli resists rules and schooling, learning from the streets. But his father, recognizing his talent for dance, sends him to the National Ballet School of Cuba. Despite frequent attempts to leave and initial trouble, Yuli is drawn to dance and begins to build his legendary career early on. He becomes the first black dancer cast in major ballet roles – roles originally intended for white dancers – with companies like the Houston Ballet and the Royal Ballet in London.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 209
TransoceánicasMovie · 2020A lasting connection forged through cinema, friendship, and poetry, spanning two continents.IMDb 7.7 - 210
The MachinistMovie · 2004 · 102m · Thriller, DramaTrevor, a lathe operator plagued by insomnia, begins to experience unsettling events both at his job and in his personal life. He's relentlessly pursued by an odd stranger, though no one else appears to see him.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 211
ChrysalisMovie · 2011 · 100mThe film follows three women from different generations as they strive to create fulfilling lives filled with love and dreams. Each woman has experienced the loss of the person they loved most, forcing them to fight for their own happiness and dignity in a challenging world.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.9 - 212
IsmaelMovie · 2013 · 106m · DramaAn elderly couple follows an eight-year-old boy named Ismael Tchou as he journeys alone to find his father, with whom he has no contact.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 213
The High PressuresMovie · 2014 · 85mMiguel returns to his hometown of Pontevedra to scout locations for a film. His visit reconnects him with old friends and offers a chance for a new relationship with Alicia, a calming nurse. While focused on his work, Miguel finds himself drawn to filming the everyday life around him – the people, the trains, the sea. The film explores themes of displacement (through cinema) and love.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.9 - 214
The Open DoorMovie · 2016 · 84m · DramaThis drama tells the story of Rosa, who unknowingly inherited her career from her mother, Antonia. Antonia believes she is Sara Montiel, creating disruption in their lives. Rosa’s difficult work is compounded by her family’s unusual history.
An unexpected arrival offers Rosa a chance to escape her unhappiness and find happiness. The film explores family, love, and self-discovery as Rosa tries to break free from her past.
It's a moving look at one woman's journey to find happiness amidst a vibrant, unconventional family. As Rosa faces hardship and hope, the film suggests that happiness can be found in surprising places.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 215
Rosa's WeddingMovie · 2020 · 100m · ComedyOn the cusp of her 45th birthday, Rosa recognizes she's spent her life prioritizing others. Determined for change, she makes the decision to leave everything behind and finally pursue her own ambitions, launching the business she's always dreamed of.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 216
The Days to ComeMovie · 2019 · 95mThis intimate film offers a straightforward look at preparing for parenthood. Actors Maria Rodríguez and David Verdaguer are genuinely expecting a child while filming, and they fully embody the experience. "The Days to Come" portrays both the lovely and challenging aspects of pregnancy.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.8 - 217
The 13 RosesMovie · 2007 · 100m · DramaThis is the true story of thirteen ordinary young women who were unjustly imprisoned and harshly interrogated in the 1940s. They were convicted on fabricated charges of aiding the rebellion against Franco. Despite their innocence and the complete lack of evidence against them, all thirteen women were executed.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 218
The Distinguished CitizenMovie · 2016 · 118m · Comedy, DramaNobel Prize winner Mr. Mantovani, who has consistently avoided major awards, agrees to visit his native Argentina – the source of inspiration for his entire body of work. He soon discovers that accepting this visit was a terrible mistake. The real world begins to intrude on his fiction when he encounters people directly inspired by his novels.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 219
Fermat's RoomMovie · 2007 · 88m · Mystery, ThrillerFour mathematicians are trapped in a room that's steadily shrinking. As the walls close in around them, they desperately try every possible solution to escape this deadly puzzle.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 220
Some Time LaterMovie · 2018 · 96m · Comedy, Science FictionIn the year 9177, Earth is a desolate place. The remnants of humanity exist in a starkly divided society. A king and his oligarchs rule from the Representative Building, while the majority of people struggle to survive in the slums surrounding it.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.2 - 221
7 VirginsMovie · 2005 · 86m · Drama, CrimeSixteen-year-old Tano is in jail, but in 48 hours he'll be released to attend his brother's wedding. Over the next two days, he narrates life in his neighborhood in Seville.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 222
The Day of the BeastMovie · 1995 · 103m · Horror, Comedy, ActionDuring the Christmas season in Madrid, an unlikely trio forms: a non-traditional Basque priest, a death metal fan, and an eccentric Italian TV personality. The priest, struggling with his faith and a longing for worldly experiences, decides to deliberately commit sins. He teams up with a salesman from Carabanchel who shares a strange bond with the priest, and the Italian host of a popular occult program. Together, they undertake a peculiar mission to stop the Antichrist's rebirth. As they face supernatural dangers amidst the city's Christmas celebrations, their unconventional friendship is tested as they grapple with their beliefs and fears.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 223
CaminoMovie · 2008 · 143m · DramaA religious group intrudes upon the life of a young woman who is dying.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 224
Journey to a Mother's RoomMovie · 2018 · 90m · DramaA young woman ventures out on her own for the first time, leaving her mother behind. The mother struggles to adjust to the newfound emptiness in her life.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 225
The BodyMovie · 2012 · 107m · Thriller, MysteryA woman vanishes from a morgue under inexplicable circumstances. Police Inspector Jaime Peña investigates the baffling disappearance with the assistance of Álex Ulloa, the woman's husband.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 226
The Last CircusMovie · 2010 · 106m · Adventure, Comedy, DramaA trapeze artist is torn between two unsettling men: Sergio, the cheerful clown with a dark side, and Javier, the melancholic clown harboring his own disturbing tendencies. She must choose between them.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 227
Wild TalesMovie · 2014 · 122m · Drama, Thriller, ComedyThe pressures of everyday life can push people to the breaking point. This story follows several individuals who reach their limit: a waitress dealing with a demanding loan shark, a road rage incident between two drivers, a disastrous wedding reception, and a wealthy man attempting to resolve his family's problems with money.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 228
The 4th FloorMovie · 2003 · 100m · Family, Comedy, DramaThree friends who use wheelchairs greet a new patient at a children's hospital. Having grown up together, they experience a range of emotions. Their friendship and hope endure.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 229
The Fury of a Patient ManMovie · 2016 · 92m · ThrillerJose, a reserved man, begins to court Ana, a cafe worker. However, she remains oblivious to his motives, which extend beyond simple romantic interest.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 230
Cell 211Movie · 2009 · 108m · Action, Thriller, DramaThis is the story of two men caught in the chaos of a prison riot. One is the inmate leading the rebellion, the other a young guard desperately trying to survive. To do so, he risks everything by posing as a prisoner amidst the violence.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 231
SkinsMovie · 2017 · 78m · Drama, Comedy, FantasyIn a world where people commonly have physical differences, everyone struggles with the same thing: finding acceptance. Often, this means learning to accept oneself first.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.4 - 232
PetraMovie · 2018 · 107m · DramaPetra has never known her father's identity; it's been a secret throughout her life. Following her mother's death, she begins a search that brings her to Jaume, a renowned artist and a formidable, ruthless man. In her quest for answers, Petra encounters Lucas, Jaume’s son, and Marisa, his wife. Their stories become entangled in a cycle of bitterness, family secrets, and violence, pushing them all to their limits. However, a surprising turn of events offers a chance at hope and forgiveness.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 233
[REC]⁴ ApocalypseMovie · 2014 · 95m · Thriller, HorrorTelevision reporter Ángela Vidal survives the building fire with the rescue workers. Unbeknownst to the soldiers, she carries the source of a mysterious infection. She is being transported to a secure, isolated quarantine facility for several days. This facility is a specially equipped oil tanker located far offshore, surrounded by water.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.6 - 234
ColossalMovie · 2017 · 109m · Drama, Fantasy, Science FictionA woman begins to suspect a link between the devastating disasters happening around the world and her own deteriorating mental state.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
