The Official Story
“A truth too frightening to ignore”
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Where to watch The Official Story in United States
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Where is The Official Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | filmingo | filmingo |
| France | Molotov TV | LaCinetek, Sooner |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About The Official Story
The Official Story is a 1985 Spanish-language drama and history film directed by Luis Puenzo. The cast is led by Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Hugo Arana. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
The Official Story was produced by Progress Communications, Historias Cinematográficas, and Cinemanía and made in Argentina. It was released on April 3, 1985, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Luis Puenzo
- Writers
- Aída Bortnik, Luis Puenzo
- Release date
- April 3, 1985
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina
- Production
- Progress Communications, Historias Cinematográficas, Cinemanía
The Official Story cast & crew
The Official Story was directed by Luis Puenzo and written by Aída Bortnik and Luis Puenzo.
The cast features Norma Aleandro as Alicia Marnet, Héctor Alterio as Roberto Ibáñez, Hugo Arana as Enrique Ibáñez, Guillermo Battaglia as José, Chela Ruiz as Sara, and Patricio Contreras as Benítez.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Atilio Stampone, cinematography is by Félix "Chango" Monti, and it was produced by Luis Puenzo and Nora Puenzo.
Is The Official Story worth watching?
The Official Story holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 206 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Official Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Official Story
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Cast of The Official Story
Norma Aleandro
Alicia Marnet
Héctor Alterio
Roberto Ibáñez
Hugo Arana
Enrique Ibáñez
Guillermo Battaglia
José
Chela Ruiz
Sara
Patricio Contreras
Benítez
Aníbal Morixe
Miller
María Luisa Robledo
Ñata
Jorge Petraglia
Macci
Analía Castro
Gaby
Chunchuna Villafañe
Ana
Daniel Lago
Dante
The Official Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Official Story in United States?
The Official Story is streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Official Story on Cohen Media Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Official Story is currently available on Cohen Media Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Official Story in?
The Official Story is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Official Story?
The Official Story runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Official Story rated?
The Official Story is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 206 ratings.
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