The Ages of Lulu (1990)
The Ages of Lulu is streaming in the US on Film Movement Plus.
The verdict
The Ages of Lulu is a middling Spanish film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It's sitting at 6.4/10 on TMDB across 308 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 95 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus.
Should you spend 95 minutes on it?
95 minutes of Spanish drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- At 6.4/10 from 308 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
Fifteen-year-old Lulu has never known any affection from her family. But when she goes to a rock concert with Pablo, a friend of the family, he introduces Lulu to her first sexual experience. Years later, Pablo and Lulu have married; Pablo has created a sheltered, private world for Lulu, into which nothing intrudes. However, Lulu tires of her cloistered existence, and begins hanging out in shady bars, looking for vicarious thrills and danger.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 35m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bigas Luna
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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