Matador (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, Matador is a thriller and drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
Who’s in it. Matador stars Assumpta Serna as María, Antonio Banderas as Angel, Nacho Martínez as Diego and Eva Cobo as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Matador has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Matador page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matador tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matador (1986)?
- In US, Matador is available to 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 Matador worth watching?
- Matador holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Matador?
- Matador stars Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Nacho Martínez, Eva Cobo and Julieta Serrano.
- When was Matador released?
- Matador was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.