The Platform (2019)
The Platform is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
The Platform is a solid, watchable Spanish film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.0/10 on TMDB across 8,017 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 95 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 95 minutes on it?
95 minutes of Spanish drama, leaning science fiction, adults only. With 8,017 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.0/10 across 8,017 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- 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
A slab of food descends down a vertical facility. The residents above eat heartily, leaving those below starving and desperate. A rebellion is imminent.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 35m — short |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Science Fiction |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
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.
More: Everything new on Netflix
Trailer
If you liked this
