A Child of My Own (2026)
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A Child of My Own is streaming in the US on Netflix.
What the audience says
A Child of My Own sits near the top of Spanish films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 8.6/10 on TMDB across 80 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 96 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of Spanish documentary, adults only. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 80 people have rated it
- kids are in the room. This one is rated R
- Why
- It rates 8.6/10 on 80 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want a story rather than an argument
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Story
Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 36m — short |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Maite Alberdi
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 29, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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