Loving Pablo (2018)
Loving Pablo is streaming in the US on History Vault.
The verdict
Loving Pablo is a middling Spanish film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It carries a 6.3/10 on TMDB across 1,055 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 123 minutes. In the US you can stream it on History Vault.
Should you spend 2h 3m on it?
2h 3m of Spanish crime with drama threaded through, adults only. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.3/10 across 1,055 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Story
The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 3m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
If you liked this
