Desire (2026)
Desire is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
Desire is a solid, watchable Spanish film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.7/10 on TMDB across 250 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 97 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 97 minutes on it?
97 minutes of Spanish mystery with a drama streak, adults only. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 250 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- being kept in the dark frustrates you
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
Story
Lucero’s life appears immaculate: a wealthy household, a devoted husband, and two children who embody the promise of a perfect family. Yet beneath this surface simmers a quiet dissatisfaction. When Matías, a young swimming coach hired by her husband, enters their lives, Lucero finds herself pulled into a risky and consuming relationship. As secrecy, desire, and jealousy tighten their grip, the boundaries within the family begin to collapse, placing mother and daughter in a dangerous emotional triangle that threatens to shatter everything Lucero has built.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 37m — short |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Teresa Simone
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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