Sex and Lucía (2002)
Sex and Lucía is streaming in the US on Brew, OVID, Darkroom.
The verdict
Sex and Lucía is a solid, watchable Spanish film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 663 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 128 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Brew, OVID, Darkroom.
Should you spend 2h 8m on it?
2h 8m of Spanish drama with romance threaded through, adults only. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 663 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
Story
Lucía is a young waitress in Madrid who seeks refuge on a quiet, secluded Mediterranean island after the loss of her longtime boyfriend. Amidst the fresh air, dazzling sun, and glistening deep blue water, Lucía begins to piece together the dark corners of her past relationship.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Julio Medem
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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