Spanish Language Movies
One of the best ways to improve your Spanish is to watch movies in Spanish. Below are some of our favorite Spanish-language films from across the Spanish-speaking world. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, watching films with subtitles is an excellent way to sharpen your listening skills and absorb the rhythm and vocabulary of the language.
Argentina · 2009
A retired legal counselor writes a novel hoping to find closure for an unsolved case and his unresolved feelings for a colleague. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Mexico · 2001
Two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip across Mexico, discovering life, friendship, and the complexities of growing up.
Spain / Mexico · 2006
In post-Civil War Spain, a young girl discovers a mysterious labyrinth and its mythical guardian. A masterful blend of fairy tale and historical drama.
Argentina / Multiple · 2004
The true story of a young Ernesto Guevara's transformative motorcycle journey across South America with his friend Alberto Granado.
Spain · 2006
Pedro Almodóvar directs Penélope Cruz in this story of three generations of women surviving wind, fire, and even death through goodness, lies, and boundless vitality.
Argentina · 2000
Two con artists in Buenos Aires team up for a scheme involving a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps. A clever thriller full of twists and turns.
Mexico · 1992
Based on the beloved novel, this magical realist romance tells the story of a young woman whose emotions and passions are expressed through her extraordinary cooking.
Spain · 2004
Based on the true story of Ramón Sampedro, a Galician man who fought for his right to end his life with dignity after being paralyzed. Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film.
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