Are you in the mood for a romantic movie night but want to expand your horizons beyond the typical Hollywood fare? Look no further than Amazon Prime Video’s selection of captivating Spanish-language films. From heartwarming comedies to passionate dramas, these movies offer a glimpse into the rich culture and storytelling traditions of Spain and Latin America.
To help you navigate the vast catalog, we’ve curated a list of the 24 best romantic Spanish movies currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or simply appreciate great cinema, these films are sure to leave you swooning. So grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and get ready to fall in love with these unforgettable stories.
1. Palm Trees in the Snow (Palmeras en la nieve)
Palm Trees in the Snow is an epic romantic drama that spans several decades and continents. The story follows Clarence, a young woman who journeys from Spain to Equatorial Guinea to uncover the secrets of her family’s past. As she delves into the history of her uncle Kilian and his forbidden love affair with a local woman named Bisila, Clarence begins to question everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and sacrifice.
With stunning visuals that transport you from the snow-capped mountains of Spain to the lush jungles of Africa, Palm Trees in the Snow is a feast for the senses. But it’s the film’s emotional depth and powerful performances that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Adriana Ugarte and Mario Casas have incredible chemistry as the star-crossed lovers, while Macarena García brings a quiet strength to her role as Clarence.
2. Everybody Knows (Todos lo saben)
Academy Award winners Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem reunite on screen in this gripping thriller from acclaimed director Asghar Farhadi. The film follows Laura (Cruz), a Spanish woman living in Argentina who returns to her hometown outside Madrid for her sister’s wedding. But when her teenage daughter is abducted during the festivities, long-buried secrets and simmering tensions threaten to tear the family apart.
Everybody Knows is a masterful exploration of the complexities of relationships and the ways in which the past can come back to haunt us. Cruz and Bardem deliver raw, nuanced performances as a couple forced to confront their deepest fears and darkest desires. The supporting cast is equally impressive, with standout turns from Ricardo Darín and Bárbara Lennie.
3. Yuli
Based on the incredible true story of Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta, Yuli is a dazzling showcase for the talents of both its subject and its star. Édgar Ramírez disappears into the role of Acosta, capturing his passion, his pain, and his unwavering dedication to his craft. The film follows Acosta from his humble beginnings in Havana to his rise as one of the most celebrated dancers of his generation.
But Yuli is more than just a standard biopic. Director Icíar Bollaín seamlessly blends reality and fantasy, using dance sequences to explore Acosta’s inner life and the forces that shaped him. The result is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant film that celebrates the transformative power of art.
4. The Invisible Guest (Contratiempo)
If you’re in the mood for a twisty, edge-of-your-seat thriller, look no further than The Invisible Guest. Mario Casas stars as Adrián Doria, a wealthy businessman accused of murdering his lover. With the help of a brilliant defense attorney (Ana Wagener), Adrián must convince the court of his innocence—but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is quite what it seems.
Director Oriol Paulo keeps the audience guessing until the very end, with a series of clever reveals and shocking twists. Casas is magnetic as the enigmatic Adrián, while Wagener brings a steely intelligence to her role as the attorney determined to uncover the truth. The Invisible Guest is a masterclass in suspense, with a satisfying payoff that will leave you breathless.
5. The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito)
From the twisted mind of Pedro Almodóvar comes this unsettling tale of obsession, identity, and revenge. Antonio Banderas stars as Robert Ledgard, a brilliant plastic surgeon haunted by the death of his wife. When he takes a young woman named Vera (Elena Anaya) under his wing, it soon becomes clear that his intentions are far from benevolent.
The Skin I Live In is a dark, disturbing exploration of the lengths people will go to in pursuit of perfection. Banderas is chilling as the unhinged Robert, while Anaya brings a fragile vulnerability to her role as the enigmatic Vera. Almodóvar’s signature visual style is on full display, with lush cinematography and striking set design that heighten the film’s eerie atmosphere.
6. Julieta
Based on a series of short stories by Alice Munro, Julieta is a haunting meditation on love, loss, and the secrets we keep from those closest to us. Emma Suárez and Adriana Ugarte share the title role, playing Julieta at different stages of her life as she grapples with the mysterious disappearance of her daughter.
Director Pedro Almodóvar brings his trademark sensitivity and visual flair to the material, crafting a deeply moving portrait of a woman consumed by grief and regret. Suárez and Ugarte are both excellent, capturing the complexities of Julieta’s inner life with subtlety and grace. The supporting cast is equally strong, with standout turns from Rossy de Palma and Inma Cuesta.
7. Wild Tales (Relatos salvajes)
This wickedly funny anthology film from Argentine director Damián Szifron features six standalone stories united by a common theme: the thin line between civilization and savagery. From a road rage incident that spirals out of control to a wedding reception that descends into chaos, Wild Tales is a roller coaster ride of dark humor and biting social commentary.
The cast is a who’s who of Latin American cinema, with standout performances from Ricardo Darín, Oscar Martínez, and Érica Rivas. Each story is a mini-masterpiece of storytelling, with Szifron’s sharp writing and inventive direction keeping the audience on their toes. Wild Tales is a wild ride from start to finish, and a testament to the enduring power of great storytelling.
8. The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos)
This Oscar-winning crime drama from Argentine director Juan José Campanella is a masterful exploration of love, loss, and the pursuit of justice. Ricardo Darín stars as Benjamín Espósito, a retired legal counselor haunted by a decades-old unsolved murder case. When he decides to write a novel about the case, he is forced to confront his own demons and the woman he has never stopped loving (Soledad Villamil).
The Secret in Their Eyes is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. Darín and Villamil have incredible chemistry, their characters’ unspoken longing and regret simmering just beneath the surface. The film’s climax is a tour de force of suspense and revelation, with a final twist that will leave you breathless.
9. Neruda
This unconventional biopic from Chilean director Pablo Larraín is a dazzling, poetic exploration of the life and legacy of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda (Luis Gnecco). Set in the late 1940s, the film follows Neruda as he goes into hiding after being accused of treason by the Chilean government. Hot on his heels is a police inspector named Óscar Peluchonneau (Gael García Bernal), a fictional character invented by Larraín to serve as Neruda’s foil and pursuer.
Neruda is a visually stunning film, with Larraín’s inventive direction and Sergio Armstrong’s lush cinematography bringing the poet’s words to vivid life. Gnecco disappears into the role of Neruda, capturing his charisma, his contradictions, and his unshakeable commitment to his art. Bernal is equally impressive as the dogged inspector, a man consumed by his own obsessions and insecurities.
10. The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta)
Based on the journals of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, The Motorcycle Diaries is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows the young medical student (Gael García Bernal) and his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) as they embark on a life-changing journey across South America. Along the way, they witness firsthand the poverty and injustice faced by the continent’s indigenous people, an experience that would shape Guevara’s political awakening and eventual transformation into a revolutionary icon.
Director Walter Salles captures the breathtaking beauty of the South American landscape, from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the lush jungles of the Amazon. But it’s the film’s intimate, deeply human story that resonates most deeply. Bernal and de la Serna have an easy, natural chemistry, their characters’ friendship tested and strengthened by the challenges they face on the road.
11. The Sea Inside (Mar adentro)
This powerful drama from Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar tells the true story of Ramón Sampedro (Javier Bardem), a quadriplegic man who fought a 30-year battle for the right to end his own life with dignity. Bardem delivers a tour-de-force performance as Ramón, capturing his wit, his intelligence, and his unshakable determination to control his own destiny.
The Sea Inside is a deeply moving film that grapples with complex issues of autonomy, morality, and the meaning of life. Amenábar’s sensitive direction and Bardem’s incredible performance make Ramón a fully realized, deeply sympathetic character, even as he makes a choice that many would find unthinkable. The supporting cast is equally strong, with standout turns from Belén Rueda and Lola Dueñas.
12. The Maid (La nana)
This darkly comic drama from Chilean director Sebastián Silva follows Raquel (Catalina Saavedra), a live-in maid who has worked for the same wealthy family for over 20 years. When the family hires additional help to ease Raquel’s workload, she begins to unravel, her grip on reality slipping as she struggles to maintain her place in the household.
The Maid is a sly, subversive take on the “upstairs-downstairs” genre, with Silva’s sharp writing and Saavedra’s incredible performance exposing the power dynamics and class tensions that simmer just beneath the surface of even the most seemingly harmonious households. The film is a masterful blend of humor and pathos, with a final act that will leave you both laughing and deeply unsettled.
13. The Clan (El Clan)
This chilling true crime drama from Argentine director Pablo Trapero tells the story of the Puccio family, a seemingly ordinary middle-class clan who, in the early 1980s, were revealed to be responsible for a series of shocking kidnappings and murders. Guillermo Francella delivers a chilling performance as Arquímedes Puccio, the family patriarch and mastermind behind the crimes.
The Clan is a disturbing, unflinching look at the banality of evil, with Trapero’s clinical direction and Francella’s unnerving performance exposing the rot at the heart of the Puccio family. The film is a masterful blend of family drama and crime thriller, with a final act that will leave you reeling.
14. The Fury of a Patient Man (Tarde para la ira)
This slow-burn thriller from Spanish director Raúl Cerezo follows José (Antonio de la Torre), a mild-mannered man who begins a relationship with Ana (Ruth Díaz), the wife of the man who killed his son in a hit-and-run accident. As José’s true motives are slowly revealed, the film becomes a tense, unpredictable game of cat-and-mouse, with de la Torre’s incredible performance keeping the audience guessing until the very end.
The Fury of a Patient Man is a masterful exercise in suspense, with Cerezo’s precise direction and de la Torre’s coiled, restrained performance creating an almost unbearable sense of tension. The film is a powerful exploration of grief, revenge, and the lengths we will go to in pursuit of justice.
15. The Distinguished Citizen (El ciudadano ilustre)
This wry, witty comedy from Argentine directors Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn follows a Nobel Prize-winning author (Oscar Martínez) who returns to his hometown to receive a local honor, only to find himself confronted with the ghosts of his past and the absurdities of small-town life. Martínez is a delight as the prickly, self-important writer, his deadpan reactions to the chaos around him providing some of the film’s biggest laughs.
The Distinguished Citizen is a clever, insightful satire of fame, ego, and the often fraught relationship between artists and their audiences. Duprat and Cohn’s sharp writing and Martínez’s pitch-perfect performance make for a film that is both hilarious and deeply humane.
16. Truman
This poignant, understated drama from Spanish director Cesc Gay follows Julián (Ricardo Darín), a terminally ill actor who is visited by his childhood friend Tomás (Javier Cámara) for a final goodbye. Over the course of a few days, the two men grapple with Julián’s impending death, their own mortality, and the enduring power of friendship.
Truman is a quietly devastating film, with Gay’s sensitive direction and Darín and Cámara’s incredible performances capturing the small, intimate moments that make up a life. The film is a powerful meditation on love, loss, and the things that truly matter in the end.
17. The Liberator (Libertador)
This sweeping historical epic from Venezuelan director Alberto Arvelo tells the story of Simón Bolívar (Édgar Ramírez), the legendary military and political leader who played a key role in Latin America’s struggle for independence from Spain. Ramírez delivers a commanding performance as Bolívar, capturing his charisma, his idealism, and his unshakable commitment to the cause of freedom.
The Liberator is a visually stunning film, with Arvelo’s ambitious direction and Xavi Giménez’s lush cinematography bringing the battles and intrigues of Bolívar’s life to vivid life. The film is a powerful tribute to a towering historical figure, and a reminder of the enduring power of the fight for justice and equality.
18. The Lighthouse of the Whales (El faro de las orcas)
This heartwarming drama from Spanish director Gerardo Olivares follows Lola (Maribel Verdú), a mother who travels to Patagonia with her autistic son Tristán (Joaquín Rapalini) in search of a remote lighthouse said to be visited by a pod of orcas. Along the way, they meet Beto (Joaquín Furriel), a reclusive park ranger who becomes an unlikely ally in their quest.
The Lighthouse of the Whales is a beautifully crafted film, with Olivares’ sensitive direction and Verdú and Furriel’s incredible performances capturing the small, intimate moments that make up a life. The film is a powerful meditation on the bonds of family, the healing power of nature, and the unexpected connections that can change our lives forever.
19. The Olive Tree (El olivo)
This poignant, understated drama from Spanish director Icíar Bollaín follows Alma (Anna Castillo), a young woman who embarks on a quixotic quest to recover her grandfather’s beloved olive tree, which was sold to a German energy company years earlier. Along the way, she enlists the help of her uncle Alcachofa (Javier Gutiérrez) and a motley crew of friends and family.
The Olive Tree is a quietly powerful film, with Bollaín’s sensitive direction and Castillo’s incredible performance capturing the small, intimate moments that make up a life. The film is a powerful meditation on the bonds of family, the importance of roots, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
20. Elsa & Fred
This charming romantic comedy-drama stars Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer as two people who fall in love late in life. Recently widowed Fred moves into a smaller apartment and meets his vivacious neighbor Elsa. She helps Fred realize it’s never too late to make your dreams come true.
The film is a remake of the 2005 Spanish-Argentine film of the same name. While primarily in English, it features some Spanish dialogue.
21. Everybody Knows (Todos lo saben)
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem star in this psychological thriller from acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. The story follows Laura (Cruz) on her travels from Argentina to her small home town in Spain for her sister’s wedding. Amid the joyful reunion and festivities, the eldest daughter is abducted. In the tense days that follow, various family and community tensions surface and deeply hidden secrets are revealed.
22. Palm Trees in the Snow (Palmeras en la nieve)
Spanning several decades and continents, this sweeping romantic drama follows a young woman who travels from Spain to Equatorial Guinea to uncover secrets of her family’s past. She delves into the history of her uncle Kilian and his forbidden love affair with a local woman named Bisila. In the process, she begins to question her own ideas about love, loyalty and sacrifice.
The film features stunning visuals of Spain and Africa and powerful performances from leads Mario Casas and Adriana Ugarte.
23. The Lighthouse of the Orcas (El faro de las orcas)
This poignant drama follows Lola (Maribel Verdú), a mother who travels to Patagonia, Argentina with her autistic son Tristán in search of a remote lighthouse said to be visited by orcas. Along the way, they meet Beto (Joaquín Furriel), a reclusive park ranger who becomes an unexpected ally in their quest.
The film is a powerful meditation on the bonds of family, the healing power of nature, and the unexpected human connections that can change lives. It showcases the majestic landscapes of Patagonia.
24. You’re Killing Me Susana (Me estás matando Susana)
Gael García Bernal stars in this romantic comedy-drama about Eligio, a charismatic but self-centered actor wakes up one morning to discover that his wife Susana (Verónica Echegui) has left him without a word. He travels from Mexico City to Iowa, where she is studying, to try to win her back.
The film offers an honest, humorous look at the challenges of maintaining a relationship and the importance of understanding your partner’s needs and dreams. Bernal and Echegui have great on-screen chemistry.
From sweeping historical epics to intimate family dramas to playful romantic comedies, these Spanish-language films on Amazon Prime Video showcase the richness and diversity of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Watching movies is an engaging way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language while experiencing great storytelling.
So make some palomitas (popcorn), get cozy on the couch, and let these películas transport you to new places, introduce you to unforgettable characters, and even help you pick up some new Spanish vocabulary and expressions along the way. ¡Disfruta! (Enjoy!)
