
El mal padre
2026, Spanish. Directed by Roberto Bueso.
After years of estrangement, the famous writer and academic Santiago Balmes gathers his three children for a last request: to spend Christmas in the house where they used to spend summers as kids.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- Not out yet
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Release date in India
- 20 November 2026
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Roberto Bueso, Oscar Díaz
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El mal padre: quick answers
When does El mal padre release in India?
El mal padre is due in cinemas in India on 20 November 2026. Dates can change before release. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Is El mal padre worth watching?
El mal padre doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet, because it hasn’t been released.
How long is El mal padre?
El mal padre runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does El mal padre have a post-credits scene?
Nobody can say yet, because El mal padre hasn’t been released.
El mal padre parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for El mal padre yet.
Which OTT platform is El mal padre on?
El mal padre hasn’t released yet; it’s due on 20 November 2026, so it isn’t on any OTT platform. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like El mal padre?
If you liked El mal padre, try The People Upstairs, Somewhere in Queens, Therapy Done Right.
Who directed El mal padre?
El mal padre (2026) was directed by Roberto Bueso and stars Eduard Fernández, Adam Jezierski, Francesco Carril.