The Motive (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, The Motive is a drama film directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Who’s in it. The Motive stars Javier Gutiérrez as Álvaro, María León as Amanda, Adelfa Calvo as Building Manager and Adriana Paz as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Motive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Motive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Motive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Motive (2017)?
- In US, The Motive is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Motive worth watching?
- The Motive holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Motive?
- The Motive stars Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo, Adriana Paz and Tenoch Huerta Mejía.
- When was The Motive released?
- The Motive was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.