Golden Balls (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Golden Balls is a comedy and drama film directed by Bigas Luna, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Benito González is a flamboyant engineer in Melilla, with a brash and pushy personality. His dream is to build the tallest building ever in the region. After his girlfriend leaves him, he devotes himself entirely to his ambitions, deciding to let nothing get in his way. He marries the daughter of a billionaire, intending to use her father's money to realise his project. Benito waltzes his way through a career of excess, fetishes and deceptions, but the personal conflicts he unleashes ultimately send his life spiraling down to disaster.
Who’s in it. Golden Balls stars Javier Bardem as Benito González, Maria de Medeiros as Marta (La mujer, 45 kilos), Maribel Verdú as Claudia (La amante, 52 kilos) and Elisa Tovati as Rita (El primer amor, 47 kilos), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Golden Balls 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 Golden Balls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Balls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Balls (1993)?
- In US, Golden Balls is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golden Balls worth watching?
- Golden Balls holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Golden Balls?
- Golden Balls stars Javier Bardem, Maria de Medeiros, Maribel Verdú, Elisa Tovati and Raquel Bianca.
- When was Golden Balls released?
- Golden Balls was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.