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LA BOLA NEGRA

2026Movie2 h 39 minR

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic827.5Rotten Tomatoes87%90%

A sensual, melancholic drama movie about history and family, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Love leaves a legacy.

The intertwined lives of three men in three different eras, three lives intimately linked by sexuality and desire, pain, and legacy.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Complex Family Saga
  • Visually Sumptuous
  • Erotic Tension
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Psychological Depth
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Power Dynamics
  • Intimate Character Study

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
Written by
Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Federico García Lorca
Produced by
Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Jorge Pezzi
Music by
Raül Refree

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Facts

September 25, 2026 · 2 h 39 min · R

Released
September 25, 2026
Runtime
2 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Spain, France
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$34 million
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is LA BOLA NEGRA worth watching?"

Questions about LA BOLA NEGRA

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is LA BOLA NEGRA worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 82).

Is LA BOLA NEGRA plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is LA BOLA NEGRA good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was LA BOLA NEGRA a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$34 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

Is LA BOLA NEGRA in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.