Malqueridas (2025): cast, story & where to watch

2025 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2025, Malqueridas is a documentary film directed by Tana Gilbert, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. They are women. They are mothers. They are inmates serving long sentences in a prison in Chile. Their children grow up far from them, but remain in their hearts. In prison they find the affection of other inmates who share their same experience. Mutual support among these women becomes a form of resistance and emancipation. Malqueridas reconstructs their stories through the images they themselves shot with cell phones prohibited inside the prison, recovering the collective memory of a forgotten community.

Who’s in it. Malqueridas stars Karina Sánchez as Self and Natalia Abarca as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Malqueridas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on True Story and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malqueridas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Malqueridas tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Malqueridas (2025)?
In GB, Malqueridas is available to stream on True Story and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Malqueridas worth watching?
Malqueridas holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Malqueridas?
Malqueridas stars Karina Sánchez and Natalia Abarca.
When was Malqueridas released?
Malqueridas was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.