

Matador
A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
Where to watch Matador in United States
Click a service to open Matador there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Matador streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Plex, Brollie | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Plex | ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé | — |
About Matador
Matador is a 1986 Spanish-language drama and thriller film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The cast is led by Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Nacho Martínez. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Matador was produced by Compañía Iberoamericana de TV and TVE and made in Spain. It was released on March 7, 1986, and carries a NC-17 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Writers
- Pedro Almodóvar, Jesús Ferrero
- Release date
- March 7, 1986
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, TVE
Matador cast & crew
Matador was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and written by Pedro Almodóvar and Jesús Ferrero.
The cast features Assumpta Serna as María, Antonio Banderas as Ángel, Nacho Martínez as Diego, Eva Cobo as Eva, Julieta Serrano as Berta, and Chus Lampreave as Pilar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernardo Bonezzi, cinematography is by Ángel Luis Fernández, and it was produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez.
Is Matador worth watching?
Matador holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 299 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Matador is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Matador
Matador isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Matador

Assumpta Serna
María

Antonio Banderas
Ángel
Nacho Martínez
Diego

Eva Cobo
Eva

Julieta Serrano
Berta

Chus Lampreave
Pilar

Carmen Maura
Julia

Eusebio Poncela
Police Commissioner

Bibiana Fernández
Flower Seller

Luis Ciges
Guard

Eva Siva
Assistant

Verónica Forqué
Journalist
Matador — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Matador in United States?
Matador is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Matador in?
Matador is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Matador?
Matador runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Matador rated?
Matador is rated NC-17. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 299 ratings.











