The Queen of Spain (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2016, The Queen of Spain is a comedy and drama film directed by Fernando Trueba, running about 130 minutes. “Lights. Camera. Distraction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her experiences in Nazi Germany, actress Macarena Granada traveled to Hollywood, where she became a star. In the 1950s, the diva returns to Francoist Spain to star a Hollywood blockbuster about Queen Isabella I of Castile. (A sequel to The Girl of Your Dreams, 1998.)
Who’s in it. The Queen of Spain stars Penélope Cruz as Macarena Granada, Antonio Resines as Blas Fontiveros, Neus Asensi as Lucía Gandía and Cary Elwes as Gary Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Queen of Spain has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 The Queen of Spain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen of Spain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen of Spain (2016)?
- In US, The Queen of Spain is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 The Queen of Spain worth watching?
- The Queen of Spain holds an audience score of 5.2 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 The Queen of Spain?
- The Queen of Spain stars Penélope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Neus Asensi, Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin.
- When was The Queen of Spain released?
- The Queen of Spain was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.