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Matador

1986Movie1 h 45 minNC-17

DramaThriller
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes93%77%

A sensual, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.

Feels like

  • Spanish Thriller
  • Psychological Drama
  • Dark Romance
  • Intense Relationships
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Stylish Direction
  • Complex Characters
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar, Jesús Ferrero
Produced by
Esther García, Andrés Vicente Gómez, Miguel Gómez
Music by
Bernardo Bonezzi

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Facts

March 7, 1986 · 1 h 45 min · NC-17

Released
March 7, 1986
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Box office
$286,126
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Afraid of Blood, Murder-Suicide, Ate His Gun +9

  • Afraid of Blood
  • Murder-Suicide
  • Ate His Gun
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Seers
  • Shout-Out
  • I Have No Son!
  • False Confession
  • Love Triangle
  • Noodle Incident
  • Confessional
  • Decoy Protagonist

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Matador?"

Questions about Matador

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Matador?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Matador from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 48 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Matador worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Matador good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Matador?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Matador in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Matador use?

Afraid of BloodMurder-SuicideAte His GunDisappeared DadSeersShout-OutI Have No Son!False ConfessionLove TriangleNoodle IncidentConfessionalDecoy Protagonistand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Afraid of Blood, Murder-Suicide, and Ate His Gun.