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20 Must-Watch Spanish-Language Movies on Netflix Right Now

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My Spanish may be rusty, but it hasn't stopped my love of Spanish-language movies—or prevented me from cruising through a number of Spanish movies on Netflix. Sure, I can still appreciate Oscar-worthy English-language films, but I've devoured enough Hindi-language movies and heartwarming K-dramas to know that the best content isn't limited to movies in English. (Case in point: Who could forget about Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning Korean thriller, Parasite?!)

So, I've turned my attention to Spanish-language content, from romantic comedies to nightmare-worthy thrillers. Keep reading for 20 of the best Spanish titles on Netflix right now.

1. The Tribe (2018)

  • Director: Fernando Colomo
  • Cast: Paco León, Carmen Machi, Maribel del Pino
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 71% | IMDb 5.8/10
  • Genre: Comedy

Fidel, the CEO of a successful corporation, suffers an injury while sleeping with his secretary in his office, which ultimately leads to him getting fired and dumped by his partner. Having no where else to go, Fidel moves in with his biological mother, a cleaning lady who's determined to help him get his life back on track. Fun fact: Paco León and his on-screen mom, Carmen Machi, are just 11 years apart, and they previously collaborated on a series called Aída.

2. Where the Tracks End (2023)

  • Director: Ernesto Contreras
  • Cast: Adriana Barraza, Kaarlo Isaacs, Memo Villegas
  • Rating: TV-14
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 100% | IMDb 7/10
  • Genre: Comedy Drama

I have a soft spot for sentimental films about teachers who make a difference, even with the odds stacked against them. And fortunately, Where the Tracks End falls right into this category. Based on Ángeles Doñantes's book of the same name, the movie follows Georgina, a teacher who goes above and beyond to teach and inspire her young students in rural Mexico. Family dynamics, hope, resilience and the power of education are just a few major themes explored.

3. Seventeen (2019)

  • Director: Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
  • Cast: Biel Montoro, Nacho Sánchez, Itsaso Arana
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 80% | IMDb 7.2/10
  • Genre: Comedy Drama

A feel-good road trip movie with gorgeous scenery and solid performances? Sign me up. In this touching drama, 17-year-old Héctor flees from a juvenile detention center and embarks on a quest to find a rescue dog, with the help of his brother. The main characters are relatable, and the movie offers an honest, authentic portrayal of brotherhood.

4. Roma (2018)

  • Director: Alfonso Cuarón
  • Cast: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Jorge Antonio Guerrero
  • Rating: R
  • Run Time: 135 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 96% | IMDb 7.7/10
  • Genre: Drama

Set in 1970s Mexico City, Roma tells the story of Cleo, a maid who works for Antonio and Sofía, a middle-class couple, and cares for their four children. However, when Antonio abandons his family for his mistress, Sofía takes the kids on vacation and invites Cleo to join them, allowing her to bond with the family. The film is mainly inspired by Cuarón's upbringing in Colonia Roma, and it explores themes of heartbreak, love, gender and class. Also, Roma earned three Academy Awards and made history as the first Mexican movie to win for Best Foreign Language Film.

5. Bird Box Barcelona (2023)

  • Director: Álex Pastor, David Pastor
  • Cast: Mario Casas, Naila Schuberth, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva
  • Rating: R
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 53% | IMDb 5.3/10
  • Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi

If you loved the 2018 film starring Sandra Bullock, then you'll take a liking to this spin-off sequel, which features a similar plot, but with a few surprising twists in a new setting. In the film, Sebastián and his daughter, Anna, are traveling together in Barcelona, Spain, where mysterious entities can either turn people into "seers" or lead them to suicide. Unlike the first installment, this film tackles religious themes. Álex told Movie Web, "The film explores ideas around God, angels, demons, and aliens. To meet these creatures that are unknowable can mean different things to different people." 

6. Society of the Snow (2023)

  • Director: J. A. Bayona
  • Cast: Enzo Vogrincic, Matías Recalt, Agustín Pardella, Felipe González Otaño
  • Rating: R
  • Run Time: 144 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 90% | IMDb 7.8/10
  • Genre: Survival Drama

Based on Pablo Vierci's 2009 book of the same title, Society of the Snow depicts the inspiring true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashes into a glacier in the Andes mountains. In a hostile environment with very few resources, the remaining passengers are forced to go to extreme measures to survive and escape the mountains. The critically acclaimed movie was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best International Feature Film and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

7. The Son (2019) 

  • Director: Sebastián Schindel
  • Cast: Joaquín Furriel, Martina Gusmán, Luciano Cáceres
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run time: 92 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes (N/A) | IMDb 5.5/10
  • Genre: Psychological Thriller

The Argentine thriller revolves around Lorenzo Roy, a father whose pregnant wife, Julieta, exhibits strange behavior while carrying their child. When the baby is born, her behavior continues to worsen, causing Lorenzo to become paranoid as he deals with this newfound burden. Fair warning, the twist ending will make your jaw drop.

8. The Platform (2019)

  • Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
  • Cast: Iván Massagué, Antonia San Juan, Zorion Eguileor, Emilio Buale
  • Rating: NC-17
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 81% | IMDb 7/10
  • Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi

If you’re into dystopian psychological thrillers, then you’re in for a treat. In this gripping film, prisoners are kept in a Vertical Self-Management Center called “The Pit.” And in this building, an overabundance of food typically descends by floor, which means the inmates on top get the gorge themselves while lower-level inmates are left to starve. Naturally, this leads to a dangerous conflict. The movie was met with praise from critics and won the People's Choice Award for Midnight Madness.

9. A Man of Action (2022)

  • Director: Javier Ruiz Caldera
  • Cast: Juan José Ballesta, Luis Callejo, Miki Esparbé
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 74% | IMDb 6.4/10
  • Genre: Crime Drama

A Man of Action tells the fascinating true story of Lucio Urtubia, a Spanish anarchist and bricklayer turned bank robber who ran a massive scam against the First National City Bank in France through a counterfeiting operation. Though some parts are dramatized, the movie offers plenty of insight into Urtubia's beliefs and approach, as well as his connection to fellow anarchist Quico Sabate. The performances are also top-notch.

10. Nowhere (2023)

  • Director: Albert Pintó
  • Cast: Anna Castillo, Tamar Novas
  • Rating: R
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 69% | IMDb 6.3/10
  • Genre: Thriller, Drama

The dystopian thriller is set in Spain, where a totalitarian government has taken over the country. After getting separated from her husband, a pregnant woman named Mia escapes a cargo container on a ship. However, a violent storm causes the container to get lost at sea as Mia gives birth to her child. The high-stakes thriller, which is based on a story by Indiana Lista, garnered 24 million views in just three days and became the most-viewed non-English language Netflix movie of 2023, according to Variety.

11. Sounds Like Love (2021)

  • Director: Juana Macías
  • Cast: María Valverde, Álex González, Elisabet Casanovas, Susana Abaitua
  • Rating: R
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 23% | IMDb 5.4/10
  • Genre: Romantic Comedy

Based on Elísabet Benavent's 2018 novel, Canciones y Recuerdos, the movie revolves around 30-year-old Maca, a fashion assistant who embarks on a mission to spice up her life and pursue happiness. However, her new life is turned upside down when her ex-boyfriend, Leo, comes back into her life.

Regarding the film's adaptation, Benavent said in a statement, "There are two books of more than 500 pages and they had to put them together in 90 minutes of film. There are plots that cannot be developed because there is no time and, even so, how they have respected the spirit of each character, how they have collected the most important things to make them shine…I have seen the result and it is incredible."

12. Love, Divided (2024)

  • Director: Patricia Font
  • Cast: Aitana Ocaña, Fernando Guallar, Natalia Rodríguez
  • Rating: TV-14
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 67% | IMDb 5.9/10
  • Genre: Romantic Comedy

It's a classic enemies-to-lovers storyline—so yes, it's predictable, but it's also incredibly charming and fun. Valentina, a young pianist, moves next door to David, a reclusive game developer who doesn't like noise. Thanks to their thin walls, the neighbors immediately clash, but their rivalry doesn't last for long. The movie is inspired by Clovis Cornillac's French rom-com, Blind Date.

13. Solo (2018)

  • Director: Hugo Stuven
  • Cast: Alain Hernández, Aura Garrido, Ben Temple
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 75% | IMDb 5/10
  • Genre: Drama

In this intense survival drama, a young surfer named Álvaro seriously injures himself and is forced to fight for survival after falling from a cliff on Fuerteventura Island. While he's stranded, he reflects on his family, relationships and past mistakes. Per The New York Times, the film is based on a true story.

14. Jaula (2022)

  • Director: Ignacio Tatay
  • Cast: Elena Anaya, Pablo Molinero, Eva Tennear, Eva Llorach
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 75% | IMDb 6.1/10
  • Genre: Mystery Psychological Thriller

In this chilling psychological thriller—also known as The Chalk Line—a married couple, Paula and Simón, temporarily fosters a mute orphan with a dark past. This marked Tatay's directorial feature debut, and it has all the makings of a solid thriller flick, from stellar performances and a compelling storyline to a truly remarkable plot twist. While it's slower-paced, the buildup of suspense will keep you at the edge of your seat.

15. Infiesto (2023)

  • Director: Patxi Amezcua
  • Cast: Stars Isak, FérrizIria del Río, Antonio Buíl
  • Rating: R
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 80% | IMDb 5.6/10
  • Genre: Thriller, Mystery

When a missing woman suddenly reappears in a small town after being gone for months, two skilled detectives are assigned to investigate. This turns out to be a challenge due to limited resources and support—and before long, the officers suspect that there's more to this case than meets the eye. FYI, the movie's title, Infiesto, is a small mining town in the Principality of Asturias, Spain, and the term translates to "haunted" in English.

16. Yucatán (2018)

  • Director: Daniel Monzón
  • Cast: Luis Tosar, Rodrigo de la Serna, Joan Pera, Stephanie Cayo
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 60% | IMDb 5.6/10
  • Genre: Comedy

Meet Antonio, an elderly baker who just won $160 million after playing the lottery. To celebrate his win, he takes a cruise from Spain to Mexico and even strikes up a romance—but little does he know that two of the crew members are actually con artists who want to swindle him. Fun fact: The cast spent 22 days shooting the film, and the entire film crew of roughly 100 people actually lived aboard the ship during that time.

17. I Love You, Stupid (2020)

  • Director: Laura Mañá
  • Cast: Quim Gutiérrez, Natalia Tena, Alfonso Bassave, Alba Ribas
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 71% | IMDb 5.9/10
  • Genre: Romantic Comedy

If you prefer a light-hearted film that provides plenty of laughs, then you'll enjoy this one. After eight years of dating, Marcos gets dumped by his girlfriend, Ana, then loses his job the following day. Fortunately, with the help of his pal and Argentinian YouTube guru, Marcos sets out to reinvent himself. Ernesto Alterio's portrayal of Sebastián Vennet earned him a Gaudí Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

18. Don’t Listen (2020)

  • Director: Ángel Gómez Hernández
  • Cast: Rodolfo Sancho, Ana Fernández, Ramón Barea
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 71% | IMDb 6.1/10
  • Genre: Horror Drama

​​Don't Listen follows Daniel, his wife Sara and their 9-year-old son, Eric, as they move into a new home that they suspect is haunted. After noticing a few strange occurrences (like the sound of crying ghosts), Daniel enlists the help of a supernatural investigator. From the eerie dark visuals and creepy sound effects to the unsettling tone, trust me when I say this film will scare your socks off.

19. Live Twice, Love Once (2019)

  • Director: María Ripoll
  • Cast: Oscar Martínez, Inma Cuesta, Mafalda Carbonell, Nacho López
  • Rating: NR
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 67% | IMDb 7.2/10
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama

When a retired math professor gets diagnosed with Alzheimer's, his dysfunctional family encourages him to reconnect with his lost love before he loses all of his memories. Live Twice, Love Once boasts a compelling and relatable cast, exploring themes like memories, aging, dementia and family dynamics. It also won six Valencian Audiovisual Awards, including Best Film.

20. Toro (2016)

  • Director: Kike Maíllo
  • Cast: Mario Casas, Luis Tosar, José Sacristán
  • Rating:
  • Run Time:
  • Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes 80% | IMDb 5.9/10
  • Genre: Action Thriller

Toro, a former con man and right-hand man of a ruthless mob boss, has decided to leave his life of crime behind and start fresh. Unfortunately for him, he's forced to return when the lives of his brother and niece are threatened. The action-packed film takes place within 48 hours, and the cast delivers stellar performances.

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