Thesis (1996)
Audiences love it.
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Thesis is streaming in Spain on Netflix, Disney+, Movistar Plus+.
What the audience says
Thesis sits near the top of Spanish films on audience ratings. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 995 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 125 minutes. In Spain you can stream it on Netflix, Disney+, Movistar Plus+.
Should you spend 2h 5m on it?
2h 5m of Spanish horror with thriller threaded through, adults only. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 995 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Cast
Where to watch in Spain
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Spain
Trailer
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