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Matador

1986·Movie
1h 45min·NC-17
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
Spanish ThrillerPsychological DramaDark RomanceIntense RelationshipsMoral AmbiguityStylish DirectionComplex CharactersContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Matador

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Matador legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Matador worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Matador rated?

NC-17Sexual contentViolence

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Matador?

1 h 45 min

Matador runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Matador?

Critics93
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Matador higher (93) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Matador in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Matador?

50AUBBBHBMBRBSCACICZDKDODZEGES+36

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Matador in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Matador, including Afraid of Blood, Murder-Suicide, Ate His Gun.