Alba (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Alba is a drama film directed by Ana Cristina Barragán, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Alba, 11 years old, passes her days in silence. She loves little animals. She has learned to cope with her mother's illness, helping her to use the bathroom. Alba plays silently so that her mother can rest during the day. One night Alba's mother gets worse, and has to be taken to the hospital. With no one else to take care of her, Alba is sent to live with her father, who she hasn't seen since she was three years old. Living with her father is almost unbearable. Embarrassment, her first kiss, visits to mother in the hospital, Edgar's tender efforts to get close to her, and bullying at school; these are some of the experiences that pave Alba's journey to puberty and to self-acceptance.
Who’s in it. Alba stars Macarena Arias as Alba, Pablo Aguirre Andrade as Igor, Amaia Merino as Mamá and Fernanda Molestina as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Alba 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 Alba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alba (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alba worth watching?
- Alba holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alba?
- Alba stars Macarena Arias, Pablo Aguirre Andrade, Amaia Merino, Fernanda Molestina and Isabel Borje.
- When was Alba released?
- Alba was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.