La Ciénaga (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, La Ciénaga is a comedy and drama film directed by Lucrecia Martel, running about 103 minutes. “Chekhov in contemporary Argentina.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of two women and their families in a small provincial town of Salta, Argentina.
Who’s in it. La Ciénaga stars Mercedes Morán as Tali, Graciela Borges as Mecha, Martín Adjemián as Gregorio and Leonora Balcarce as Verónica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, La Ciénaga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Ciénaga page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Ciénaga tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Ciénaga (2001)?
- In US, La Ciénaga is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Ciénaga worth watching?
- La Ciénaga holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Ciénaga?
- La Ciénaga stars Mercedes Morán, Graciela Borges, Martín Adjemián, Leonora Balcarce and Silvia Baylé.
- When was La Ciénaga released?
- La Ciénaga was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.