Jamon Jamon (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, Jamon Jamon is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bigas Luna, running about 95 minutes. “A film where women eat men and men eat ham” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jose Luis is an executive at his parents underwear factory where his girlfriend Sylvia works on the shop floor. When Sylvia becomes pregnant, Jose Luis promises her that he will marry her, most likely against the wishes of his parents. Jose Luis' mother is determined to break her son's engagement to a girl from a lower-class family, and hires Raul, a potential underwear model and would-be bullfighter to seduce Sylvia.
Who’s in it. Jamon Jamon stars Javier Bardem as Raúl, Penélope Cruz as Silvia, Jordi Mollà as José Luis and Stefania Sandrelli as Mère de José Luis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Jamon Jamon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jamon Jamon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jamon Jamon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jamon Jamon (1992)?
- In US, Jamon Jamon is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jamon Jamon worth watching?
- Jamon Jamon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jamon Jamon?
- Jamon Jamon stars Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Jordi Mollà, Stefania Sandrelli and Tomás Martín.
- When was Jamon Jamon released?
- Jamon Jamon was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.