El Sur
A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.
Where to watch El Sur in United States
Can I watch El Sur in United States? Yes — you can stream El Sur in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open El Sur there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is El Sur streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About El Sur
El Sur is a 1983 Spanish-language drama film directed by Víctor Erice. The cast is led by Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, Icíar Bollaín. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
El Sur was produced by Elías Querejeta PC and Chloë Productions and made in Spain and France. It was released on May 19, 1983, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Víctor Erice
- Writers
- Víctor Erice
- Release date
- May 19, 1983
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, France
- Production
- Elías Querejeta PC, Chloë Productions
El Sur cast & crew
El Sur was directed by Víctor Erice and written by Víctor Erice.
The cast features Omero Antonutti as Agustín Arenas, Sonsoles Aranguren as Estrella - 8 años, Icíar Bollaín as Estrella - 15 años, Lola Cardona as Julia, Rafaela Aparicio as Milagros, and Aurore Clément as Irene Ríos / Laura.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by José Luis Alcaine and it was produced by Elías Querejeta.
Is El Sur worth watching?
El Sur holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 157 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, El Sur is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch El Sur
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Cast of El Sur
Omero Antonutti
Agustín Arenas
Sonsoles Aranguren
Estrella - 8 años
Icíar Bollaín
Estrella - 15 años
Lola Cardona
Julia
Rafaela Aparicio
Milagros
Aurore Clément
Irene Ríos / Laura
Maria Caro
Casilda
Francisco Merino
Enamorado
José Vivó
Camarero
Germaine Montero
Doña Rosario
José García Morilla
Chófer
María Massip
Estrella adulta (voice)
El Sur — FAQs
▸Where can I watch El Sur in United States?
El Sur is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is El Sur on Criterion Channel?
Yes — El Sur is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is El Sur in?
El Sur is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is El Sur?
El Sur runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is El Sur rated?
El Sur is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 157 ratings.
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