Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is streaming in Mexico on Filmelier Plus.
What the audience says
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown earns its keep as a steady Spanish film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 1,044 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 88-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Mexico you can stream it on Filmelier Plus.
Should you spend 88 minutes on it?
88 minutes of Spanish comedy with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 1,044 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 28m — short |
| Watch with family? | C · Adults only |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Cast
Where to watch in Mexico
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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