The Official Story (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, The Official Story is a drama and history film directed by Luis Puenzo, running about 112 minutes. “A truth too frightening to ignore” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Who’s in it. The Official Story stars Norma Aleandro as Alicia Marnet, Héctor Alterio as Roberto Ibáñez, Hugo Arana as Enrique Ibáñez and Guillermo Battaglia as José, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Official Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Official Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Official Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Official Story (1985)?
- In US, The Official Story is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Official Story worth watching?
- The Official Story holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Official Story?
- The Official Story stars Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Hugo Arana, Guillermo Battaglia and Chela Ruiz.
- When was The Official Story released?
- The Official Story was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.