Thesis (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 1996, Thesis is a thriller and horror film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, running about 125 minutes. “My name is Ángela. They're going to kill me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While doing a thesis about violence, Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured to death. Soon she discovers that the girl was a former student at her college...
Who’s in it. Thesis stars Ana Torrent as Ángela, Fele Martínez as Chema, Eduardo Noriega as Bosco and Xabier Elorriaga as Castro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Thesis has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thesis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thesis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thesis (1996)?
- In US, Thesis is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thesis worth watching?
- Thesis holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thesis?
- Thesis stars Ana Torrent, Fele Martínez, Eduardo Noriega, Xabier Elorriaga and Miguel Picazo.
- When was Thesis released?
- Thesis was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.
