Discover the best of Peruvian cinema, film, and television
Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Peru. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The cinema of Peru
Peruvian cinema is a world of breathtaking landscapes and profound stories, a film culture shaped by the contrasts of ancient civilisations and bustling modern cities. Its cinematic voice has long been a powerful force, with acclaimed directors like Francisco Lombardi gaining international recognition for his sharp literary adaptations and urban dramas. But the new millennium brought a true cinematic explosion. The world truly sat up and took notice when Claudia Llosa's powerful and poetic film The Milk of Sorrow (La Teta Asustada) won the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination. This international acclaim was matched by a massive boom at home. The comedy Asu Mare! became a record-shattering cultural phenomenon, proving there was a huge audience for stories that celebrated Peruvian humour and identity. This success has ignited the industry, leading to a new wave of filmmakers exploring everything from horror to drama. What makes Peruvian cinema so compelling is its deep connection to the nation's soul. It's a cinema that bravely explores the legacy of its internal conflict, celebrates its rich indigenous heritage, and uses its stunning geography—from the Andes to the Amazon—as a canvas for unforgettable stories.
Best Peruvian series
Massacre of the Mormons 2024
This four-part docuseries explores the harrowing 2019 killing of three women and six children from a Mormon community in Sonora, Mexico.
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Los Vilchez 2019
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The Fight for Justice: Paolo Guerrero 2022
Peruvian soccer star Paolo Guerrero wages a difficult legal battle after testing positive for cocaine months before the World Cup. Based on a true story.
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The Last Bastion 2018
The Robles family, born and raised in the Americas, experiences the highs and lows of the revolutionary drive to Peru's independence.
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Al Fondo Hay Sitio 2009
Al fondo hay sitio is a Peruvian TV series created in 2008-2009 by Efraín Aguilar. It deals with the problems of social differences and economic status. It's one of the most popular shows in Peru and is now being shown in Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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El Gran Chef Famosos 2023
A variety of famous peruvian celebrities with no abilities in the kitchen join this cooking show with the intention of becoming the best chef among all of them.
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Best Peruvian movies
AINBO: Spirit of the Amazon 2021
An epic journey of a young hero and her Spirit Guides, 'Dillo' a cute and humorous armadillo and "Vaca" a goofy oversized tapir, who embark on a quest to save their home in the spectacular Amazon Rainforest.
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How to Get Over a Breakup 2018
The film tells the life of Maria Fe, a young woman who faces singleness after six years of relationship. Along with her two soul friends, played by Karina Jordán and Jely Reátegui, the girl must learn to be single again. On the way, you will run into old loves, new adventures and lots of fun.
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Undertow 2009
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
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The Debt 2015
Set against the backdrop of an international finance deal in New York and Peru, Oliver's Deal is an intense political drama which explores how far people will go to get what they want.
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Eternity 2018
A couple of elderlies try to survive in Los Andes of Peru while they wait for their son.
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¡Asu Mare! 2013
Follows the adventures of Carlos Alcántara on his way to fame from his childhood in the "Unidad Vecinal Mirones".
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