The Spanish Earth (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, The Spanish Earth is a war and documentary film directed by Joris Ivens, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. A propaganda film made during the Spanish Civil War in support of the Republican government against the rebellion by Gen. Francisco Franco's forces who were backed by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. The film would have been seen by those making it as a documentary.
Who’s in it. The Spanish Earth stars Manuel Azaña as Himself (President of Spain), José Díaz as Himself (Parliamentarian), Dolores Ibárruri as Herself and Enrique Lister as Himself (Republican Army), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Spanish Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spanish Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spanish Earth tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spanish Earth (1937)?
- In US, The Spanish Earth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spanish Earth worth watching?
- The Spanish Earth holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spanish Earth?
- The Spanish Earth stars Manuel Azaña, José Díaz, Dolores Ibárruri, Enrique Lister and Commander Martinez de Aragón.
- When was The Spanish Earth released?
- The Spanish Earth was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.