Die Last mit der Lust (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1999, Die Last mit der Lust is a thriller, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Miranda, a sex addict, works for a radio station and is married to a cop. She signs up for therapy in order to deal with her sex addiction. Also in the group is Javier, a sex-phone junkie. The two misfits hit it off and a torid affair ensues. But things get a little complicated when Javier finds out that his phone sex trysts have been secretly taped and being distributed all over Madrid and that his ex-wife is living with his business partner. Elsewhere, while investigating a murder case, Felix discovers Miranda's affair with Javier.

Who’s in it. Die Last mit der Lust stars Victoria Abril as Miranda, Javier Bardem as Javier, Carmelo Gómez as Felix and Juan Diego as Jareño, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Die Last mit der Lust has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Last mit der Lust page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Last mit der Lust tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.