Biutiful (2010)
Biutiful is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
Biutiful holds up as a perfectly decent Spanish film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 1,249 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 148-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 28m on it?
2h 28m of Spanish drama, adults only. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 1,249 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
Story
This is a story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who's sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 28m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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