Zama
2017, Spanish. Directed by Lucrecia Martel.
In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zama
Zama is streaming on Metrograph and Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lucrecia MartelDirector
- Daniel Giménez CachoDon Diego de Zama
- Lola DueñasLuciana Piñares de Luenga
- Matheus NachtergaeleVicuña Porto / Gaspar Toledo
- Juan MinujínVentura Prieto
- Nahuel CanoManuel Fernández
- Mariana NunesMalemba
- Carlos DefeoEl Oriental
- Rafael SpregelburdCapitán Hipólito Parrilla
- Daniel VeroneseGobernador II
- Germán de SilvaIndalecio
- Willy LemosObispo
- Vando VillamilMinistro Contador
Details
- Released
- 28 September 2017
- Country
- Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, France, Lebanon, Netherlands, United States of America, Dominican Republic
- Written by
- Lucrecia Martel
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What Zama is based on
Zama is based on Zama (1956) by Antonio di Benedetto.
1956
Zama
By Antonio di Benedetto
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Zama: quick answers
Is Zama worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zama?
Zama runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Zama have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zama. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zama parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zama yet.
Which OTT platform is Zama on?
Zama is streaming on Metrograph and Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zama?
If you liked Zama, try The Movie Teller, Adventures of a Mathematician, Suffragette.
Who directed Zama?
Zama (2017) was directed by Lucrecia Martel and stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele.
What is Zama based on?
Zama is based on Zama (1956) by Antonio di Benedetto.