Formentera Lady (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2018, Formentera Lady is a comedy and drama film directed by Pau Durà, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Samuel is an old hippie musician who settled in Formentera in the 1970s, when King Crimson and other British rock bands frequented the island. There he lives austerely, in a ramshackle house without electric light or unnecessary luxuries, and plays the banjo in a friends' club. Until one day, after many years, he receives the unexpected visit of his daughter Anna and his grandson Marc. Anna, unemployed for some time, says she has had to accept a job in France and is forced to leave her little son on the island with grandfather Samuel.

Who’s in it. Formentera Lady stars José Sacristán as Samuel, Nora Navas as Anna, Sandro Ballesteros as Marco and Jordi Sánchez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Formentera Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Formentera Lady page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Formentera Lady (2018)?
In US, Formentera Lady is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Formentera Lady worth watching?
Formentera Lady holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Formentera Lady?
Formentera Lady stars José Sacristán, Nora Navas, Sandro Ballesteros, Jordi Sánchez and Ferran Rañé.
When was Formentera Lady released?
Formentera Lady was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.