La spagnola (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, La spagnola is a comedy and drama film directed by Steve Jacobs, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Lola, a hot-blooded Spaniard, is deserted by her husband for a cool and calculating Aussie blonde. Lola is pregnant again but she and their daughter Lucia are left to starve while Ricardo spends all their savings on a sleek new set of wheels for his mistress. When he dies unexpectedly the family fortune, one flash car, remains with the mistress. Despite all his betrayals, Lucia sides with her father. Desperate and destitute in a country she doesn't like or understand, Lola's quest for revenge begins. Caught in the tempests of begrudging love, revenge, sibling rivalry, jealousy and passion, fourteen year old Lucia must find the strength to survive on her own terms. Aided to break free of her mother by her eccentric Aunt Manolo she struggles to find her own identity and her own quest for justice puts her on a collision course with her mother.
Who’s in it. La spagnola stars Lola Marceli as Lola, Alice Ansara as Lucia, Lourdes Bartolomé as Manola and Silvio Ofria as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, La spagnola has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La spagnola page.
If you liked it. Fans of La spagnola tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La spagnola (2001)?
- In GB, La spagnola is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La spagnola worth watching?
- La spagnola holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La spagnola?
- La spagnola stars Lola Marceli, Alice Ansara, Lourdes Bartolomé, Silvio Ofria and Simon Palomares.
- When was La spagnola released?
- La spagnola was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.