Cautiva (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Cautiva is a drama film directed by Gaston Biraben, running about 115 minutes. “A whole life ahead. A whole past to face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cristina's life is thrown into turmoil when she is suddenly escorted from her strict Catholic school in Buenos Aires and told that she is really Sofía Lombardi, the daughter of activists who disappeared in the '70s. Questioning everything she once thought true, Cristina embarks on a journey to find her true identity. Meeting others like herself, the young girl soon discovers the real-life horrors of Argentina's relatively recent past and the nightmare that claimed tens of thousands of lives during the country's "dirty war."
Who’s in it. Cautiva stars Bárbara Lombardo as Cristina Quadri / Sofía Lombardi, Susana Campos as Elisa Dominich, Hugo Arana as Juez Barrenechea and Osvaldo Santoro as Pablo Quadri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cautiva 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 Cautiva page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cautiva tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cautiva (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cautiva change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cautiva worth watching?
- Cautiva holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cautiva?
- Cautiva stars Bárbara Lombardo, Susana Campos, Hugo Arana, Osvaldo Santoro and Lidia Catalano.
- When was Cautiva released?
- Cautiva was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.