Maixabel (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2021, Maixabel is a drama film directed by Icíar Bollaín, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. In the year 2000, Maixabel Lasa’s husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was killed by ETA. Eleven years later, she receives an incredible request: one of the men who killed Juan wants to meet with her in the Nanclares de la Oca prison in Araba (Spain), where he is serving his sentence after breaking ties with the terrorist group. Despite her reservations and her immense pain, Maixabel Lasa agrees to meet face to face with those who ended the life of the person who had been her companion since she was 16 years old. ‘Everyone deserves a second chance’, she said, when asked why she was willing to confront the man who killed her husband.
Who’s in it. Maixabel stars Blanca Portillo as Maixabel Lasa, Luis Tosar as Ibon Etxezarreta, María Cereceda and Urko Olazabal as Luis Carrasco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Maixabel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maixabel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maixabel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maixabel (2021)?
- In US, Maixabel is available to stream on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maixabel worth watching?
- Maixabel holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maixabel?
- Maixabel stars Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, María Cereceda, Urko Olazabal and María Cerezuela.
- When was Maixabel released?
- Maixabel was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.