Patrimonio nacional (1981): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1981, Patrimonio nacional is a komödie film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. After the death of General Franco, the Leguineche family leaves their estate of Los Tejadillos, where they have remained for decades in voluntary exile, with the purpose of returning to Madrid to actively participate in the social events of the aristocracy and to get closer to the closest circle of the Spanish monarch. The obsession of the old marquis is centered on getting in touch with the most illustrious surnames, to ascend socially and to resume the pomp and courtly life that his family lost a long time ago. To this end, he decides to move into an old palace he owns, located in the center of the capital, but not before overcoming the difficulties posed by his wife, who deeply hates both her husband and her son. To regain control of the palace, the Marquis of Leguineche tries to handicap his wife, arguing an incurable mental illness, and then undertake a reform of the place in order to adapt it to aristocratic life.

Who’s in it. Patrimonio nacional stars Agustín González as Padre Calvo, Luis Escobar as Marqués de Leguineche, Luis Ciges as Segundo and José Luis López Vázquez as Luis José, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Patrimonio nacional has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patrimonio nacional page.

If you liked it. Fans of Patrimonio nacional tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.