Como un relámpago (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, Como un relámpago is a drama film directed by Miguel Hermoso, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Miguel Hermoso's Like Lightning offers a fresh take on a familiar scenario, the teenaged boy searching for his unknown father. Pablo is a typical teen, with a fondness for football and sneaking beers with his buddies. He enjoys a comfortable upper-middle class life with his mother (Assumpta Serna), a successful lawyer and former feminist rabble-rouser, but has a gaping hole at the core of his identity: he has no idea who his father is. Preoccupied with the question to the point of obsession, he sets out in search of answers, and finds himself on a trail that leads to the Canary Islands.
Who’s in it. Como un relámpago stars Santiago Ramos as Rafael, Assumpta Serna as Sonia, Eloy Azorín as Pablo and Héctor Cantolla as Ricardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Como un relámpago 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 Como un relámpago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Como un relámpago tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Como un relámpago (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Como un relámpago change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Como un relámpago worth watching?
- Como un relámpago holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Como un relámpago?
- Como un relámpago stars Santiago Ramos, Assumpta Serna, Eloy Azorín, Héctor Cantolla and Chema Muñoz.
- When was Como un relámpago released?
- Como un relámpago was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.