Direction: Alejandro Amenábar

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Alejandro Amenábar. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Thesis

1996 · Movie · 125 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Ana Torrent · Fele Martínez · Eduardo Noriega · Nieves Herranz

Synopsis Thesis (1996) follows Ángela, a film student in Madrid, as she grapples with the ethical implications of violence in cinema for her thesis. Her academic journey takes a dark turn when she and her classmate Chema, who is deeply engrossed...

7.7

93K votes

7.7

93K votes

The Others

2001 · Movie · 104 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Nicole Kidman · Fionnula Flanagan · Christopher Eccleston · Alakina Mann

Synopsis The Others (2001) unfolds in the waning days of World War II, as Grace, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, retreats to a secluded mansion on the English coast, hoping for her husband's safe return from the war and caring for her...

7.5

147K votes

7.5

147K votes

Open Your Eyes

1997 · Movie · 117 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Eduardo Noriega · Penélope Cruz · Chete Lera · Fele Martínez

Synopsis Open Your Eyes (1997) follows the journey of a strikingly attractive individual who encounters the woman of his dreams. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when a tragic incident leaves his face horribly disfigured, necessitating extensive reconstructive surgery.

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7.3

69K votes

7.3

69K votes

The Sea Inside

2004 · Movie · 125 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Javier Bardem · Belén Rueda · Lola Dueñas · Mabel Rivera

Synopsis The Sea Inside (2004) follows the life of Ramon Sampedro, a man confined to his bed for three decades, cared for by his family. His room's window offers a view of the sea, a constant reminder of his past life...

7.2

100K votes

7.2

100K votes

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Karra Elejalde · Eduard Fernández · Santi Prego · Patricia López Arnaiz

Synopsis While at War (Mientras dure la guerra) (2019) is set in Spain during the tumultuous summer of 1936. The renowned author Miguel de Unamuno initially backs the military uprising, which vows to restore order amidst the nation's turmoil. This decision...

6.8

24K votes

6.8

24K votes

Ágora

2009 · Movie · 126 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Rachel Weisz · Max Minghella · Ashraf Barhom · Oscar Isaac

Synopsis Ágora (2009) is a highly anticipated film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt during the Roman era. This historical drama revolves around a slave who seeks refuge in the burgeoning Christian movement, hoping to secure...

6.5

65K votes

6.5

65K votes

La Fortuna (TV Miniseries)

2021 · Series · 50 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Álvaro Mel · Ana Polvorosa · Stanley Tucci · Clarke Peters

Synopsis La Fortuna (TV Miniseries) (2021) follows the journey of Álex Ventura, a young and unseasoned diplomat who is thrust into the role of leading a high-stakes mission. His task is to retrieve an underwater treasure that was plundered by Frank...

5.9

3K votes

5.9

3K votes

Luna

1994 · Movie · 30 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Nieves Herranz · Eduardo Noriega · Alejandro Amenábar · Mateo Gil

Synopsis Luna (1994) follows the journey of a man who, stranded due to a car breakdown, accepts a ride from a young woman. As they travel together, they engage in conversation, gradually learning about each other. However, the man's initial comfort...

5.6

1K votes

5.6

1K votes

5.4

427 votes

Regression

2015 · Movie · 106 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Ethan Hawke · Emma Watson · David Thewlis · Aaron Ashmore

Synopsis Regression (2015) is set in a quiet Minnesota town during the 1990s, where a man is charged with sexually abusing his daughter. Despite his inability to recall the events, he confesses to the crime. With the assistance of a psychologist,...

5.3

25K votes

5.3

25K votes

Himenóptero

1992 · Movie · 33 min. · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Nieves Herranz · Raquel Gómez-Rosado · Alejandro Amenábar · Juana Macías

Synopsis Himenóptero (1992) follows a close-knit group of friends who convene at an abandoned school to create a brief horror movie. As they delve deeper into their project, they begin to take their roles and the film's narrative too seriously, leading...

5.1

1K votes

5.1

1K votes

Not rated

El cautivo

2025 · Movie · Spain

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Julio Peña · Alessandro Borghi · Miguel Rellán · Fernando Tejero

Synopsis El cautivo (2025) delves into a pivotal moment in the life of renowned author Miguel de Cervantes. At the tender age of 28, Cervantes finds himself seized by Barbary pirates off the coast of Catalonia, enduring a grueling five-year captivity...

Not rated

Not rated