Top 5 Spanish-Language Movies to Watch

Spanish filmmaking has mastered the art of storytelling with its deep portrayal of the characters in its movies. Netflix is one of the greatest platforms for displaying the top-rated Spanish movies worldwide.

People all over the world love watching Spanish movies that not only serve as a form of entertainment but also help non-Spanish viewers enhance their Spanish-speaking skills. Personally, Spanish movies have an unmatched emotional impact on the viewers, and their rich narratives keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.

But before you start indulging in the movies, you should ensure that you have reliable internet for a smooth and enjoyable experience. If you do not have hands-on streaming-suitable internet as of yet, we recommend Spectrum services. It offers great connectivity for faster streaming.  Plus, it has support available in English and Spanish. So, native Spanish speakers can get the perfect plan for their homes by contacting Spectrum servicio al cliente en español.

Now add the movies that resonate with you from our list of top 5 must-watch Spanish movies below to your watch list.

You can light up some candles, grab a bowl of popcorn, and prepare to indulge in the unparalleled world of Spanish movies.

5 Must-Watch Spanish Movies:

Below are some top-rated Spanish movies that should be on everyone’s watch list due to their mind-blowing plots and detailed storylines.

1.     La Sociedad De La Nieve (Society of the Snow)

Release date: December 15, 2023

Genre: Docudrama, Survival, History

Run Time: 2h 24min

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Languages: Spanish

Society of the Snow is a survival drama movie based on Pablo Vierci’s 2009 book. This movie is based on the true story of a Uruguayan Air Force flight crashing into the Andes Mountains and gives viewers goosebumps due to their survival story.

The plot of this movie begins when the 29 survivors out of 45 members start to panic. Later on, due to the cold weather, an avalanche, and various injuries from the crash, some survivors die. The plot twist of this story takes a turnover when all the survivors, out of starvation, decide to feed on their dead member’s bodies for survival.

This movie is truly an example of how humanity comes together for survival. It’s jaw-breaking cinematics and mind-blowing storytelling is the reason most of the viewers loved it.

2.     Durante la tormenta (Mirage)

Release date: November 30, 2018

Genre: Crime, Thriller, Time travel

Run Time: 2h 8min

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Languages: Spanish, English

Mirage is a perfect blend of time travel, suspense, and mystery. The storyline of this movie revolves around a woman named Vera who now lives in the house of a boy named Nico who died in a car accident in 1989.

Once, during a thunderstorm, Vera and her family discovered some cassettes and shockingly, Vera could interact with Nico through those cassettes. She interacts and saves the child who is a ghost that alters reality. Vera wakes up to the new reality where she is a different person and from here on comes the plot twist that bends up your mind.

It is a great time-travel movie with the implication of altering things in the past. It isn’t too complex and is a hook from the start to end.

3.     100 Metros (100 Meters)

Release date: November 4, 2016

Genre: Biography, Drama, Comedy

Run Time: 1h 48min

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Languages: Spanish

The beautiful yet inspiring movie is directed by Marcel Barrena and is based on the true story of Ramón Arroyo Prieto known as the Iron Man athlete. This Spanish biographical drama shows the remarkable journey of Ramón.

Ramón was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (a degeneration of the muscles) and was told by the doctors that he could not do his work properly. Ramón then decided to train for the Iron Man triathlon with the support of his friends and family. Despite all the challenges he faced physically and mentally, his determination and strength are what one inspires to have.

This movie is a reminder that having hope and strong support from your loved ones can help you achieve anything, despite all the obstacles., Ramón proves to us that Iron Man isn’t just with the metal suit but perseverance through tough times, making an Iron Man.

4.     El Hoyo (The Platform)

Release date: November 8, 2018 (Second part: October 4, 2024)

Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery

Run Time: 1h 34min

IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

Languages: Spanish

This movie is known for its cinematic experience. The plot revolves around a dark mysterious place and a deep hole with multiple platforms resembling a prison. The top levels receive an abundance of food and as the platform descends to the lowest level, there is nothing but scrapes – how will a system like this work?

The character named Goreng wakes up in that hole on level 48 with no memory of how he entered. He met an old man (Trimagsi) there who explained to him the rules that turned out to be brutal ones: the higher-level prisoners get a feast while the lower-level prisoners are left to starve. Goreng then decides to fight for survival and injustice.

Another part of this movie was released this year that raised a debate between the viewers due to the plot twist. Go watch this movie to find out what plot twists are there. Do know that this one can mess with your head a little – happened to me!

  • Emilia Pérez

Release date: November 13, 2024

Genre: Crime, Pop, Thriller

Run Time: 2h 12min

IMDb Rating: 6.8/10

Languages: Spanish, English, French

This musical crime movie has a star-studded cast that includes Karla Sofia Gascon, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, and Adriana Paz. The story revolves around these 4 women in Mexico who want to pursue their happiness.

The main character Emilia Pérez, undergoes a gender changing surgery to escape her past life full of crimes. According to an article on Vox, organizations like GLAAD have criticized this movie due to its not true to trans representation. They also state the movie is “Progressive but has regressive tropes”.

So due to its resonation with so many trans and their stories, it has a high-watching rate. The movie has been nominated for an Oscars shortlist and secured 10 Golden Globe nominations –so must be watched once if you’re as much a movie critic as any.

Before You Go

If you’re a movie baddie, do check these out as they’ll be sure to entertain. Sit back, find something that matches your movie tastes, read some reviews, and watch them one by one, or binge it –we don’t judge. All we know is that Spanish movies will never disappoint you when it comes to cinematics and storytelling.

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