El juego de la verdad (2004): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2004, El juego de la verdad is a komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Álvaro Fernández Armero, running about 95 minutes. “I propose a game to you...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Four friends (two couples) play a game of truth on the evening after one of them, Ernesto, is mistakenly told by a doctor he has only three months to live. Ernesto's a sad sack, living with Lea at his parents', about to lose a job he got through his best friend, Alberto. Ernesto is also hopelessly in love with Alberto's fiancée, Susana - who, for her part, has gotten Lea a job as the sign-language interpreter on a local TV news show Susana anchors, a job Lea is about to lose. The truths that come out during the game, especially Ernesto's desire for Susana, create havoc. Alberto and Susana's wedding and Ernesto's new test results are coming soon.

Who’s in it. El juego de la verdad stars Tristán Ulloa as Ernesto, Natalia Verbeke as Susana, María Esteve as Lea and Óscar Jaenada as Alberto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, El juego de la verdad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El juego de la verdad page.

If you liked it. Fans of El juego de la verdad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.