Bella (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.4

Bella poster

Released in 2006, Bella is a drama and romance film directed by Alejandro Monteverde, running about 91 minutes. “One person can change your life forever” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down.

Who’s in it. Bella stars Tammy Blanchard as Nina, Angélica Aragón as Mother, Ali Landry Monteverde as Celia and Jamie Tirelli as Father, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bella has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Bella page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bella tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bella (2006)?
In US, Bella is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV 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 Bella worth watching?
Bella holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bella?
Bella stars Tammy Blanchard, Angélica Aragón, Ali Landry Monteverde, Jamie Tirelli and Manny Pérez.
When was Bella released?
Bella was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.