20 Centimeters (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, 20 Centimeters is a comedy and drama film directed by Ramón Salazar, running about 112 minutes. “How big is your dream?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Colloquially-told story of a few days in the life of Marieta, who's saving money for the last operation in her change from man to woman. She works as a prostitute in Madrid and longs for a legitimate job. Whenever she builds up her savings, her housemate and best friend Tomás finds ways to spend, lose, or cost her those funds. She meets Raúl, whom she likes and who likes her; the trouble is he also likes that part of her she wants removed. If that's not enough, she also has narcolepsy, and when she conks out, she dreams of musical-theater numbers in which she's the singing and dancing star. Are these dreams always going to be 20 centimeters out of reach?
Who’s in it. 20 Centimeters stars Mónica Cervera as Marieta, Pablo Puyol as El reponedor, Concha Galán as Berta and Miguel O'Dogherty as Tomás, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, 20 Centimeters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20 Centimeters page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20 Centimeters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20 Centimeters (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 20 Centimeters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 20 Centimeters worth watching?
- 20 Centimeters holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20 Centimeters?
- 20 Centimeters stars Mónica Cervera, Pablo Puyol, Concha Galán, Miguel O'Dogherty and Pilar Bardem.
- When was 20 Centimeters released?
- 20 Centimeters was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.