Discovering The Flavors Of Spanish Cinema

By WatchListHQSeptember 4, 2025
Spanish cinema has a rich history of producing films that are both critically acclaimed and culturally significant. From the dramatic landscapes of the countryside to the vibrant streets of Madrid and Barcelona, Spain has been the backdrop for some of the most compelling stories in modern cinema.

The country's film industry has given us a diverse range of genres, from horror and animation to documentary and comedy, each offering a unique perspective on the Spanish experience. Whether it's the exploration of the country's complex history, the celebration of its vibrant culture, or the examination of its people's everyday lives, Spanish cinema has something to offer every kind of film enthusiast.

In recent years, Spanish films have gained international recognition, with many receiving awards and nominations at prestigious film festivals around the world. This surge in popularity has led to a new wave of Spanish filmmakers pushing the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technique.

With such a wealth of talent and creativity, it's the perfect time to explore the wonderful world of Spanish cinema. From classic dramas to modern documentaries, there's a film out there for everyone to enjoy. So, let's dive into the fascinating world of Spanish cinema and discover the flavors that make it so unique and captivating.
Morat: Balas Perdidas
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Morat: Balas Perdidas

#1

Morat, the band with the highest amount of tickets sold in LATAM and Spain in the past years offered an unforgettable concert on December 15th at Wizink Center in Madrid as a final clasp of its mythical "Balas Perdidas Tour". They went through the greatest hits that they have been harvesting year after year consolidating them as an icon on the Pop Scene.

2021116 min
MusicDocumentary
9.0
66 votes
La bicicleta de los Huanca
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La bicicleta de los Huanca

#2
2007
Comedy
9.0
56 votes
El Cementerio de los Elefantes
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El Cementerio de los Elefantes

#3
2009
Drama
8.9
100 votes
Franco Escamilla: RPM
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Franco Escamilla: RPM

#4
2020
Comedy
8.6
65 votes
Rubius X
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Rubius X

#5

On the 10th anniversary of the publication of his first video on the Internet, "Rubius X" is a documentary that deals with the origin, motivation and secrets behind Rubius, one of the most followed Spanish content creators in the world. A review of the history of a pioneer, the icon of a whole generation, who represents like few others the revolution of the new digital media.

202276 min
Documentary
8.6
141 votes
Screaming in the Hallway
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Screaming in the Hallway

#6

A prestigious fairytale illustrator is hired by the psychiatric hospital director. His job there will be to decorate the hospital walls with his drawings to improve the place's atmosphere. It seems like an easy task but things get complicated when the sketcher discovers a dark corridor from where chilling screams come out.

200675 min
HorrorAnimation
8.4
51 votes
Heroes: Silence and Rock & Roll
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Heroes: Silence and Rock & Roll

#7

An exploration of the rise of Héroes del Silencio, the seminal 1980s Spanish rock band anchored by Enrique Bunbury.

202195 min
DocumentaryMusic
8.4
84 votes
Klaus
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Klaus

#8

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

201996 min
AnimationFamilyAdventure
8.2
4341 votes
The Mystery of Padre Pio
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The Mystery of Padre Pio

#9

The documentary offers testimonies and documents never disclosed about the plot against its protagonist, who had the stigmata of Jesus Christ in his hands, feet and side for 50 consecutive years.

201880 min
DocumentaryThriller
8.2
54 votes
The Silence of Others
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The Silence of Others

#10

The story of the tortuous struggle against the silence of the victims of the dictatorship imposed by General Franco after the victory of the rebel side in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1975). In a democratic country, but still ideologically divided, the survivors seek justice as they organize the so-called “Argentinian lawsuit” and denounce the legally sanctioned pact of oblivion that intends to hide the crimes they were subjects of.

201995 min
Documentary
8.1
80 votes
The Invisible Guest
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The Invisible Guest

#11

Barcelona, Spain. Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman accused of murder, meets one night with Virginia Goodman, an expert interrogation lawyer, in order to devise a defense strategy.

2017107 min
DramaMysteryThriller
8.1
4746 votes
Robot Dreams
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Robot Dreams

#12

A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?

2023102 min
AnimationDramaComedy
8.0
698 votes
Society of the Snow
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Society of the Snow

#13

On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.

2023144 min
DramaHistory
8.0
3239 votes
The Secret in Their Eyes
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The Secret in Their Eyes

#14

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

2009130 min
MysteryThrillerDrama
8.0
2683 votes
The Mole Agent
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The Mole Agent

#15

When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole inside the home, who struggles to balance his assignment with becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.

202090 min
Documentary
7.8
235 votes
Malcriados
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Malcriados

#16
202393 min
Comedy
7.8
54 votes
The Holy Innocents
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The Holy Innocents

#17

Somewhere in the spanish country, in the 60s. Paco and his wife Régula are very poor. They work as tenant farmers for a very wealthy landowner. They have 3 children. One is backward. The others can not got to school because the master "needs" their work. When Regula's brother is fired from where he has worked for 61 years, he settles down at their little place... An attack against the archaism of the spanish country of the 60s.

1984107 min
Drama
7.8
120 votes
Elsa & Fred
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Elsa & Fred

#18

When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentinean Elsa. Later, they meet each other and Elsa seduces Fred with her reckless behavior and view of life and they have a romance.

2005108 min
ComedyDramaRomance
7.8
77 votes
Machuca
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Machuca

#19

Santiago, capital of Chile during the Marxist government of elected, highly controversial president Salvador Allende. Father McEnroe supports his leftist views by introducing a program at the prestigious "collegio" (Catholic prep school) St. Patrick to allow free admission of some proletarian kids. One of them is Pedro Machuca, slum-raised son of the cleaning lady in Gonzalo Infante's liberal-bourgeois home. Yet the new classmates become buddies, paradoxically protesting together as Gonzalo gets

2004116 min
Drama
7.8
207 votes
Soul of Hero
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Soul of Hero

#20

A soldier will have a mission of rescuing his partner kidnapped in the Colombian jungle although he will miss a dating with a beautiful girl that is his partner's sister.

2019120 min
Action
7.8
133 votes