Live Flesh (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, Live Flesh is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, running about 103 minutes. “Life, love, desire... and everything in between.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scorned ex-convict forces himself into the lives of the couple who put him behind bars.
Who’s in it. Live Flesh stars Javier Bardem as David de Paz, Francesca Neri as Elena Bernadetti, Liberto Rabal as Víctor Plaza and Penélope Cruz as Isabel Plaza Caballero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Live Flesh has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live Flesh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Flesh tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Live Flesh (1997)?
- In US, Live Flesh is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Live Flesh worth watching?
- Live Flesh holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Live Flesh?
- Live Flesh stars Javier Bardem, Francesca Neri, Liberto Rabal, Penélope Cruz and Ángela Molina.
- When was Live Flesh released?
- Live Flesh was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.