Earth (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Earth is a drama and romance film directed by Julio Medem, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Angel, an exterminator recently released from a mental hospital, comes to rid a small Spanish town of tiny grubs in the soil. The local wine-making industry has found these pests responsible for giving their product an "earthy" taste that has divided local opinion. While in town, Angel becomes involved with two beautiful and very different women, and impacts their lives on a grand scale. Can either of these women accept the fact that Angel travels with a "ghost" of himself, or that he routinely speaks with the deseased townspeople?
Who’s in it. Earth stars Carmelo Gómez as Ángel Bengoelxeo, Emma Suárez as Ángela, Karra Elejalde as Patricio and Silke as Mari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Earth worth watching?
- Earth holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earth?
- Earth stars Carmelo Gómez, Emma Suárez, Karra Elejalde, Silke and Nancho Novo.
- When was Earth released?
- Earth was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.