Sex and Lucía (2001)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Sex and Lucía is streaming in Mexico on Atresplayer, Filmelier Plus.
What the audience says
Sex and Lucía is a solid, watchable Spanish film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 671 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 128 minutes. In Mexico you can stream it on Atresplayer, Filmelier Plus.
Should you spend 2h 8m on it?
2h 8m of Spanish drama with romance threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 671 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Lucía is a young waitress in Madrid who seeks refuge on a quiet, secluded Mediterranean island after the loss of her longtime boyfriend. Amidst the fresh air, dazzling sun, and glistening deep blue water, Lucía begins to piece together the dark corners of her past relationship.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Julio Medem
Cast
Where to watch in Mexico
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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