139 Captivating Spanish Movies to Watch
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How to Get Over a BreakupMovie · 2018 · 104m · ComedyThe film follows Maria Fe, a young woman navigating life after a six-year relationship ends. With the support of her two close friends, played by Karina Jordán and Jely Reátegui, she learns to embrace being single. Her journey includes encounters with past loves, new experiences, and plenty of laughter.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.8 - 102
El InfiernoMovie · 2010 · 148m · Action, Crime, WesternDeported back to Mexico, a man is forced to join the ruthless drug cartel that controls his hometown, simply to stay alive.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.9 - 103
Broken EmbracesMovie · 2009 · 127m · Drama, Romance, ThrillerBlind writer Harry Caine is forced to confront a painful memory from fourteen years ago. At that time, he was Mateo Blanco, and he was in the process of directing his final film.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 104
American Dad!Movie · 2001 · 108m · Fantasy, Drama, HorrorSpain, 1939. As the Spanish Civil War ends, young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage. There, he forms friendships and rivalries while unknowingly following the subtle trail of someone driven by a desire for vengeance.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 105
SidewallsMovie · 2011 · 94m · Drama, RomanceMartin, a socially anxious web designer, cautiously begins to venture beyond his apartment and online world. Mariana, an artist recently separated from a long-term relationship, finds herself equally adrift. They share a street, living in buildings across from each other, yet remain unaware of one another. Will the anonymity of a sprawling metropolis of millions finally connect them?IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 106
On ProbationMovie · 2005 · 112m · Mystery, Crime, ActionMariano, a psychologist, is sentenced to community service following a traffic accident lawsuit. He begins working with Alfredo, a police officer struggling with depression after his wife's infidelity. Mariano becomes unexpectedly drawn into a double homicide investigation that Alfredo is leading.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 107
EsterosMovie · 2016 · 83m · Drama, RomanceMatías and Jerónimo, who have been friends since childhood, discover they are drawn to each other as they enter adolescence. Circumstances later separate them. Years later, as young adults, they reconnect, and the film explores the complexities of their evolving relationship, including underlying sexual tensions and the challenges of homophobia.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 108
The ClanMovie · 2015 · 109m · Drama, History, CrimeBetween 1982 and 1985, the Puccios, a wealthy family from the upscale suburb of San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kidnap several individuals and take them hostage, demanding ransom.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 109
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 - 110
Embrace of the SerpentMovie · 2015 · 125m · Drama, AdventureThis is the sweeping tale of first contact, betrayal, and an unlikely friendship. Karamakate, the sole survivor of his Amazonian tribe, meets two scientists who embark on a 40-year journey through the rainforest searching for a sacred plant with healing properties. The story is inspired by the journals of early explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 111
The Olive TreeMovie · 2016 · 96m · Drama, ComedyFor generations, Alma’s family has made olive oil in Spain's Castellón. But industry changes have forced them into mass poultry production. Her grandfather, who hasn't spoken in years, is deeply saddened and has lost his appetite. His sons are frustrated with him, but Alma understands his grief. He mourns a thousand-year-old olive tree the family had to sell to cover debts – a common occurrence in Castellón. Determined that her grandfather can find peace, Alma embarks on a difficult journey to find the tree and bring it back to their orchard before it’s too late.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 112
We Are the NoblesMovie · 2013 · 108m · ComedyThe Nobles are three wealthy twenty-somethings with no real direction in life. Their privileged world is upended when their father orchestrates a public financial scandal, forcing the family to relocate to a modest home in a less affluent neighborhood. Suddenly, the young adults are confronted with a reality they've never known and must learn to earn their own living.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9 - 113
Maria Full of GraceMovie · 2004 · 101m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeIn Colombia, a teenage girl who is pregnant makes the difficult decision to become a drug mule, hoping to earn money for her family's essential needs.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 114
Carmen & LolaMovie · 2018 · 103m · Romance, DramaCarmen, a young woman from a traveling gypsy family, is expected to follow the traditional path of marriage and large family. However, her life changes when she meets Lola, an unconventional gypsy with aspirations beyond tradition – she wants to attend university, enjoys graffiti, and is unlike anyone Carmen has ever known. Carmen and Lola form a close bond, opening each other's eyes to a different world. This newfound connection inevitably results in rejection from their own families.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 115
Perfect StrangersMovie · 2017 · 101m · Drama, ComedySeven friends have dinner together during a lunar eclipse and make a pact: they must reveal every message, email, and phone call they receive throughout the evening.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 116
RomaMovie · 2018 · 135m · DramaMexico City, 1970s. Two women working as domestic servants provide support to a mother of four while her husband is away for a long time.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 117
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 - 118
The Mole AgentMovie · 2020 · 90m · DocumentaryA daughter worries about her mother's care at a retirement home and hires private investigator Romulo to look into it. He enlists Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a resident, acting as an undercover observer within the home. Sergio finds himself increasingly drawn into the lives of the other residents as he carries out his assignment.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.8 - 119
The Miracle of P. TintoMovie · 1998 · 102m · Comedy, Fantasy'Wafer Factory' centers on P. Tinto, the owner of a wafer factory, and his wife Olivia as they face the difficulties of becoming parents. While trying to adopt a child, the couple also cares for extraterrestrial dwarves who live with them. Their lives take an unexpected turn when an escaped mental patient with legal papers arrives at their home. P. Tinto and Olivia readily welcome him, and the film follows their efforts to create a family built on unconditional love and acceptance, questioning the modern definition of family.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 120
WrinklesMovie · 2011 · 89m · Animation, Drama, ComedyAt a nursing home, a seasoned con man befriends a new resident showing early signs of Alzheimer's. He desperately tries to stop the friend from being moved to the facility's restricted care unit.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 121
Hate by Dani RoviraMovie · 2021 · 82m · ComedyDani Rovira delivers a raw, unfiltered speech addressing contemporary society.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 122
The World is OursMovie · 2012 · 86m · ComedyTwo criminals, El Culebra and El Cabesa, plan a bank robbery, disguising themselves as religious penitents. Their plan is straightforward: rob the bank, grab the money, and flee to Brazil. However, their simple scheme turns chaotic when a man in his fifties, driven to desperation by the economic crisis, enters the bank with explosives and threatens to commit suicide. What should have been an easy heist becomes a disastrous ordeal.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 123
You've Got ThisMovie · 2020 · 111m · Romance, ComedyA creative advertising professional and a high-powered executive have a strong marriage, but his desire to start a family coincides with her career reaching a peak. His decision to bring someone new home creates complications.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.9 - 124
The Invisible GuestMovie · 2017 · 107m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerIn Barcelona, Spain, Adrián Doria, a promising young businessman, is accused of murder. He seeks out Virginia Goodman, a skilled interrogation lawyer, to discuss a defense plan during a late-night meeting.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.1 - 125
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 - 126
The Heist of the CenturyMovie · 2020 · 114m · Comedy, Thriller, CrimeIn 2006, a group of thieves executed one of Argentina's most celebrated and ingenious bank robberies. The method they used to steal from the Rio bank is as remarkable as the events that followed. This is the story of what they did.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.7 - 127
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 - 128
The Dance of RealityMovie · 2013 · 130m · Drama, FantasyAlejandro Jodorowsky’s biographical project centers on his desperate search for purpose after rejecting a false sense of self. Born in 1929 in Tocopilla, a Chilean coastal town bordering the desert, he experienced a challenging and isolated childhood as his family was displaced. It was during this time that he first grasped the core truths of existence.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 129
TaekwondoMovie · 2016 · 105m · Drama, Romance, ComedyFernando and his close male friends are enjoying a holiday together at a country house near Buenos Aires. Without their girlfriends around, the group of attractive young men relax in a carefree, all-male atmosphere. They spend their time sunbathing, swimming, smoking, and drinking, often in minimal clothing. In this relaxed setting, they openly discuss their desires and deepen their friendships.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 130
A la malaMovie · 2015 · 99m · ComedyMaria Laura "Mala" is an actress struggling to find success. She makes a living working for other women, seducing their partners to test their loyalty. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a job with Santiago becomes crucial to her acting career. He challenges her methods and forces her to reconsider her professional beliefs.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.7 - 131
CaminoMovie · 2008 · 143m · DramaA religious group intrudes upon the life of a young woman who is dying.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 132
Crazy About HerMovie · 2021 · 102m · Comedy, RomanceFollowing a night of enchantment, Adri chooses to go with Carla to the psychiatric facility where she resides.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 133
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 - 134
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 - 135
Instructions Not IncludedMovie · 2013 · 122m · Comedy, DramaValentin, Acapulco's notorious playboy, has his carefree life upended when an old flame leaves a baby on his doorstep. He and the woman appear together as they leave Mexico.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.7 - 136
4 MoonsMovie · 2014 · 110m · Drama, RomanceThis film explores four interconnected stories about love and finding oneself. An eleven-year-old boy grapples with hiding his feelings for his cousin. Two friends from childhood reconnect and begin a relationship complicated by one man's fear of exposure. A long-term gay couple faces challenges when a new man enters their lives. Finally, an older man becomes fixated on a young male prostitute and desperately tries to earn enough money to meet his desires.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 137
No manches, FridaMovie · 2016 · 100m · ComedyFresh out of prison, bank robber Zequi is on a mission to find money buried by his partner. His search takes a shocking turn when he discovers a high school gymnasium has been built right over the hiding place.IMDb 5.5TMDB 7.7 - 138
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 - 139
The ClubMovie · 2015 · 97m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerFour former priests live in quiet isolation in a seaside town, along with the woman who manages their home. The Church has sent them here as a form of penance, a deliberate separation from their former lives to atone for past sins. They maintain a rigid daily routine, carefully avoiding anything that might offer distraction or pleasure, dedicating each moment to their spiritual purification.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
