Zama (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Zama is a drama and history film directed by Lucrecia Martel, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
Who’s in it. Zama stars Daniel Giménez Cacho as Don Diego de Zama, Lola Dueñas as Luciana Piñares de Luenga, Matheus Nachtergaele as Vicuña Porto / Gaspar Toledo and Juan Minujín as Ventura Prieto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Zama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zama (2017)?
- In US, Zama is available to stream on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zama worth watching?
- Zama holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zama?
- Zama stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele, Juan Minujín and Nahuel Cano.
- When was Zama released?
- Zama was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.