Imagining Argentina (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, Imagining Argentina is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Christopher Hampton, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s, the film involves theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia. Shortly after Cecilia writes an editorial commentary questioning the mysterious abductions, she is herself abducted and taken into police custody.
Who’s in it. Imagining Argentina stars Antonio Banderas as Carlos Rueda, Emma Thompson as Cecilia Rueda, Leticia Dolera as Teresa Rueda and Maria Canals-Barrera as Esme Palomares, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Imagining Argentina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imagining Argentina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Imagining Argentina tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Imagining Argentina (2003)?
- In US, Imagining Argentina is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Imagining Argentina worth watching?
- Imagining Argentina holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Imagining Argentina?
- Imagining Argentina stars Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Leticia Dolera, Maria Canals-Barrera and Rubén Blades.
- When was Imagining Argentina released?
- Imagining Argentina was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.