The Girlfriend (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, The Girlfriend is a drama film directed by Jeanine Meerapfel, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Since childhood, Raquel and Maria have been close friends. Now all grown-up, Raquel has fulfilled her dream of becoming an actress, while Maria has married a handyman, given birth to three children and runs the family household. In the wake of the Argentine military coup of 1976, Maria's oldest son Carlos is abducted. Desperate, Maria turns to her prominent friend for help. Yet the more Raquel gets involved in the search for Carlos, the more she becomes herself a target of the junta. Finally, she flees from Argentina to Berlin. Meanwhile Maria joins a group of women who investigate the fate of their disappeared relatives. In 1983, after the fall of the dictatorship, the two friends meet again.
Who’s in it. The Girlfriend stars Liv Ullmann as María, Cipe Lincovsky as Raquel, Federico Luppi as Pancho and Lito Cruz as Comisario Tito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Girlfriend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girlfriend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girlfriend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girlfriend (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girlfriend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girlfriend worth watching?
- The Girlfriend holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Girlfriend?
- The Girlfriend stars Liv Ullmann, Cipe Lincovsky, Federico Luppi, Lito Cruz and Víctor Laplace.
- When was The Girlfriend released?
- The Girlfriend was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.