Matías, juez de línea (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1996, Matías, juez de línea is a comedy film directed by Santiago Aguilar, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Matias is a soccer referee. He promised his dying mother never to lie. When he referees a match of the spanish national team and there is a clear penalty against Spain in the last minute of the game he has no choice and marks the foul. As a result Spain does not qualify for the world championship and Matias is forced to escape from the rage of the people. He hides in the town of his father which he hasn't visited since his childhood.
Who’s in it. Matías, juez de línea stars Carlos de Gabriel as Matías, el juez de línea, Ramón Barea as Tomás "El Pellejo", el padre, Alicia Sánchez as La patrona and Francisco Algora as Metralla, el lugarteniente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Matías, juez de línea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matías, juez de línea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matías, juez de línea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matías, juez de línea (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matías, juez de línea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Matías, juez de línea worth watching?
- Matías, juez de línea holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Matías, juez de línea?
- Matías, juez de línea stars Carlos de Gabriel, Ramón Barea, Alicia Sánchez, Francisco Algora and Manuel Manquiña.
- When was Matías, juez de línea released?
- Matías, juez de línea was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.