From Afar (2016)
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
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From Afar is streaming in the US on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
From Afar is an average Spanish film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 6.1/10 on TMDB across 139 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of Spanish drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.1/10 across 139 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Armando, a 50 year man, seeks young men in Caracas and pays them just for company. One day he meets Elder, a 17 years boy that is the leader of a criminal gang, and that meeting changes their lives forever.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lorenzo Vigas
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 3, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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