XXY (2008)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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XXY is streaming in the US on MUBI.
What the audience says
XXY is a solid, watchable Spanish film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 332 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 86-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In the US you can stream it on MUBI.
Should you spend 86 minutes on it?
86 minutes of Spanish drama. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 332 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
Alex, an intersexed 15-year-old, is living as a girl, but she and her family begin to wonder whether she's emotionally a boy when another teenager's sexual advances bring the issue to a head. As Alex faces a final decision regarding her gender, she meets both hostility and compassion.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 26m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lucía Puenzo
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 14, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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