Discover the best of Argentinian cinema, film, and television
Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Argentina. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The cinema of Argentina
Argentinian cinema is a true powerhouse of world film, celebrated for its razor-sharp wit, psychological depth, and masterful storytelling. This is a film culture that produces sophisticated thrillers and intelligent dramas that consistently captivate global audiences. Its trophy cabinet is formidable, boasting two Academy Awards for Best International Film. The first came for the courageous The Official Story, which bravely confronted a painful chapter of the nation's history. Decades later, the unforgettable masterpiece The Secret in Their Eyes triumphed again, a film that perfectly embodies the nation's cinematic spirit: a gripping crime story, a poignant romance, and a deep meditation on memory. In recent years, its global influence has only grown. The face of this success is often the legendary Ricardo Darín, an actor who embodies a certain weary, worldly charm. It's the home of sensational hits like the darkly hilarious anthology Wild Tales, which became a worldwide phenomenon. This energy now extends to television, producing tense, high-quality series that build on this tradition of excellence. What truly sets Argentinian cinema apart is its sheer intelligence. It trusts its audience, crafting complex narratives and dialogue that crackles with humour and tension. It's a cinema of unforgettable characters and stunning twists, guaranteed to stay with you long after the credits roll.
Best Argentinian series
The Eternaut 2025
After a devastating toxic snowfall kills millions, Juan Salvo and a group of survivors in Buenos Aires must resist an invisible threat from another world.
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The Boss 2022
Eliseo is the superintendent of an upscale building. On the surface, is cordial and docile in his role, but underneath Eliseo believes himself the omnipotent figure of the community — meddling in the affairs of residents and pulling strings as he sees fit. Eliseo's only concern is protecting his job, which comes under threat by a proposed pool project.
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Caught 2025
Known for catching criminals, famed reporter Ema Garay faces a dilemma when the suspect in a teen's disappearance turns out to be someone close to her.
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El Marginal 2016
An ex-cop entered a prison as convicted under a false identity in order to infiltrate within a group of prisoners that has just kidnapped the teenage daughter of an important national judge.
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Los simuladores 2002
A small team of con artists for hire use their skills to solve common people's life problems.
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Nothing 2023
An iconic bon vivant, who barely has enough resources to maintain his affluent lifestyle, hires a young woman from Paraguay to replace the recently deceased maid who took care of him for more than 40 years.
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Best Argentinian movies
Wild Tales 2014
Injustice and the demands of the world can cause stress for many people. Some of them, however, explode. This includes a waitress serving a grouchy loan shark, an altercation between two motorists, an ill-fated wedding reception, and a wealthy businessman who tries to buy his family out of trouble.
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The Two Popes 2019
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
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When Evil Lurks 2023
Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.
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The Motorcycle Diaries 2004
Based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Guevara recounts adventures he and best friend Alberto Granado had while crossing South America by motorcycle in the early 1950s.
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Argentina 1985 2022
In the 1980s, a team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship in a battle against odds and a race against time.
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Terrified 2018
Police commissioner Funes and three researchers of supernatural phenomena investigate inexplicable events that are occurring in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.
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