Thesis (1996)
Thesis is streaming in the US on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Thesis ranked near the top of that week's Spanish film crop. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 984 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 125 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 5m on it?
2h 5m of Spanish horror with thriller threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 984 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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