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Madrid, 1987

2012Movie1 h 44 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A philosophical, romantic drama movie about history and politics, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

In 1987 Madrid, the unexpected encounter between a seasoned journalist and a young student leads to a profound exploration of love, desire, politics, power, and discovery of each other.

Feels like

  • Intellectual Romance
  • Historical Spanish Drama
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Generational Conflict
  • Exploration of Desire
  • Subtle Political Commentary
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Meditative Pacing
  • Madrid in the 80s

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Directed by
David Trueba
Written by
David Trueba

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Facts

April 13, 2012 · 1 h 44 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
April 13, 2012
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
14 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Madrid, 1987?"

Questions about Madrid, 1987

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Where can I stream Madrid, 1987?

In the United States, Madrid, 1987 is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Filmzie, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Madrid, 1987 worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 61). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Madrid, 1987 good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Madrid, 1987 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Madrid, 1987 in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.