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Thesis

1996·Movie·125 min·7.5(946)

My name is Ángela. They're going to kill me.

While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.

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Where to watch Thesis in United States

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Where is Thesis streaming around the world?

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United StatesAMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomAmazon Video
CanadaShudder, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
AustraliaFoxtel Now, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+
FranceCine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play
SpainNetflix, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
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About Thesis

Thesis is a 1996 Spanish-language horror and thriller film directed by Alejandro Amenábar. The cast is led by Ana Torrent, Fele Martínez, Eduardo Noriega. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.

Thesis was produced by Las Producciones del Escorpión and made in Spain. It was released on April 11, 1996. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Writers
Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
Release date
April 11, 1996
Original language
Spanish
Status
Released
Country
Spain
Box office
$3 million
Production
Las Producciones del Escorpión
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Thesis cast & crew

Thesis was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and written by Alejandro Amenábar and Mateo Gil.

The cast features Ana Torrent as Ángela, Fele Martínez as Chema, Eduardo Noriega as Bosco, Xabier Elorriaga as Castro, Miguel Picazo as Figueroa, and Nieves Herranz as Sena.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alejandro Amenábar, cinematography is by Hans Burmann, and it was produced by José Luis Cuerda and Emiliano Otegui.

Is Thesis worth watching?

Thesis holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 946 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror and thriller, Thesis is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Thesis

In United States, you can stream Thesis on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Thesis

Ana Torrent

Ana Torrent

Ángela

Fele Martínez

Fele Martínez

Chema

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

Bosco

Xabier Elorriaga

Xabier Elorriaga

Castro

Miguel Picazo

Miguel Picazo

Figueroa

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Nieves Herranz

Sena

Rosa Campillo

Rosa Campillo

Yolanda

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Paco Hernández

Ángela's Father

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Rosa Ávila

Ángela's Mother

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Teresa Castanedo

TV Presenter

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José Miguel Caballero

Video Library Concierge

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Joserra Cadiñanos

Vigilant

Thesis — FAQs

Where can I watch Thesis in United States?

Thesis is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.

Is Thesis on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?

Yes — Thesis is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Thesis in?

Thesis is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Thesis?

Thesis runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

What is Thesis rated?

It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 946 ratings.

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