Elisa & Marcela (2019)
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Elisa & Marcela is streaming in the US on Netflix.
What the audience says
Elisa & Marcela is a solid, watchable Spanish film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 405 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 118 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of Spanish drama with romance threaded through, adults only. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 405 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
Story
The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Isabel Coixet
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 13, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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