Where to watch Matador (1986) tonight

Matador (1986) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated NC-17 in the US and averages 6.7 from 309 TMDB members. A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.

Runtime

1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

NC-17 (US)

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Released

March 7, 1986

TMDB rating

6.7 / 10 from 309 votes

Director

Pedro Almodóvar

Starring

Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Nacho Martínez, Eva Cobo

Language

Spanish

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

Questions people ask

How long is Matador?

Matador is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Matador rated?

Matador is rated NC-17 in the US.

Is Matador a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated NC-17 in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Matador?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 80s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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