Gaudi Afternoon (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2001, Gaudi Afternoon is a comedy and drama film directed by Susan Seidelman, running about 97 minutes. “Alone in a foreign city, Cassandra must solve a family's darkest, deepest secrets before she can confront her own past.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cassandra is a nomadic American who finds herself stranded in Spain, where she's found temporary work translating books into English. However, Cassandra's limited translating skills are not bringing home the bacon, so when she encounters a strange woman named Frankie, she's willing to help her find a missing friend for a price.

Who’s in it. Gaudi Afternoon stars Judy Davis, Marcia Gay Harden, Lili Taylor and Juliette Lewis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gaudi Afternoon has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gaudi Afternoon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gaudi Afternoon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gaudi Afternoon (2001)?
In US, Gaudi Afternoon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gaudi Afternoon worth watching?
Gaudi Afternoon holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Gaudi Afternoon?
Gaudi Afternoon stars Judy Davis, Marcia Gay Harden, Lili Taylor, Juliette Lewis and María Barranco.
When was Gaudi Afternoon released?
Gaudi Afternoon was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.