Madrid (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Madrid is a drama, war and romance film directed by Basilio Martín Patino, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans, a German director, is in Madrid to film a television production about the capital and the Civil War, 50 years after it occurred. Accompanied by Lucía, his editor, and Goyo, his cinematographer, he films shots of the modern city, searching for spaces and people related to its past. At the same time, he views materials related to the past. In this search, Hans questions the point of his project, and disagrees with his producers until he discovers a project that he is passionate about.
Who’s in it. Madrid stars Rüdiger Vogler as Hans, Verónica Forqué as Lucía, María Luisa Ponte as María Luisa and Luis Ciges as Paco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Madrid 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 Madrid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madrid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madrid (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madrid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madrid worth watching?
- Madrid holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madrid?
- Madrid stars Rüdiger Vogler, Verónica Forqué, María Luisa Ponte, Luis Ciges and Ricardo Contalapiedra.
- When was Madrid released?
- Madrid was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.