Zama (2018)
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Zama is streaming in the US on Metrograph, Strand Releasing.
What the audience says
Zama holds up as a perfectly decent Spanish film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 185 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 115 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Metrograph, Strand Releasing.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of Spanish drama, leaning history. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 185 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lucrecia Martel
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 18, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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