Cria! (1976)
FilmyChill score
Must watch
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.5 from 287 ratings on TMDB
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Cria! is streaming in the US on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
What the audience says
Cria! rates well above most Spanish films. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 287 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 1h 45m on it?
1h 45m of Spanish drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 287 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Ana, an eight-year-old girl living in Madrid with her grandmother and two sisters, mourns the death of her mother.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Carlos Saura
Cast
Ana Torrent
Ana
Conchita Pérez
Irene
Mayte Sánchez
Maite
Geraldine Chaplin
María
Mónica Randall
Paulina
Florinda Chico
Rosa
Where to watch in the US
Criterion ChannelDarkroom
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of Oct 4, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Cria! worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. 1h 45m of Spanish drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Cria!?
You can stream Cria! in the US on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
When is Cria! coming to streaming?
Cria! is already streaming in the US on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
What language is Cria! in?
Cria! is a Spanish film (Drama).