Solos en la madrugada (1978): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1978, Solos en la madrugada is a drama film directed by José Luis Garci, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Jose, a journalist and radio broadcaster, runs a daily program under the title 'Alone in the wee hours' ('Solos en la madrugada'), which has garnered a huge national audience as a satirical chronicle of Spanish society in the democratic transition of the late 1970s. Married and separated from Elena, Jose has two children, whom he only sees from time to time. Then he meets Maite, younger than him, outgoing and more open-minded than he wants. The emotional shock caused by his relationship with these two women will change his pessimistic view of life.

Who’s in it. Solos en la madrugada stars José Sacristán as José Miguel García Carande, Fiorella Faltoyano as Elena Gutiérrez del Castillo, Emma Cohen as Mayte Villalba and María Casanova as Lola González, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Solos en la madrugada 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 Solos en la madrugada page.

If you liked it. Fans of Solos en la madrugada tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.