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The Chalk Line (2022)

Spanish · Horror / Mystery · 106 min · PG-13
★ 6.4 Solid 406 ratings
Released Sep 9, 2022
Page updated Sep 30, 2026
FilmyChill score
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Audiences are lukewarm on it.

Audience★ 6.4 from 406 ratings on TMDB
Lukewarm
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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The Chalk Line is streaming in the US on Netflix.

What the audience says

The Chalk Line neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It carries a 6.4/10 on TMDB across 406 ratings — squarely mid-table.

Should you spend 1h 46m on it?

1h 46m of Spanish horror with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.

Why
At 6.4/10 from 406 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
Skip if
you want to sleep afterwards
Best for
A normal night, nothing to plan around

Story

After a couple finds a traumatized child of unknown origins, wife Paula must decipher the girl's strange behaviors to unlock her identity and dark past.

Good to know

Runtime1h 46m
Watch with family?PG-13 · Older kids & up
GenreHorror / Mystery
LanguageSpanish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Ignacio Tatay

Cast

Elena Anaya
Elena Anaya
Paula
Pablo Molinero
Pablo Molinero
Simón
Eva Llorach
Eva Llorach
Maite
Carlos Santos
Carlos Santos
Eduardo
Esther Acebo
Esther Acebo
Claudia
Eloy Azorín
Eloy Azorín
Beltrán

Where to watch in the US

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of Sep 29, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is The Chalk Line worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 6.4/10 on audience ratings. 1h 46m of Spanish horror with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch The Chalk Line?
You can stream The Chalk Line in the US on Netflix.
When is The Chalk Line coming to streaming?
The Chalk Line is already streaming in the US on Netflix.
Is The Chalk Line family friendly?
The Chalk Line is rated PG-13. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Chalk Line in?
The Chalk Line is a Spanish film (Horror / Mystery).
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