Imagining Argentina
2003, English. Directed by Christopher Hampton.
Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s, the film involves theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia. Shortly after Cecilia writes an editorial commentary questioning the mysterious abductions, she is herself abducted and taken into police custody.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Christopher HamptonDirector
- Antonio BanderasCarlos Rueda
- Emma ThompsonCecilia Rueda
- Leticia DoleraTeresa Rueda
- Maria Canals-BarreraEsme Palomares
- Rubén BladesSilvio Ayala
- Irene EscolarEurydice
- Fernando TielveOrfeo / Enrico
- Héctor BordoniPedro Augustín
- Anthony Diaz-PerezPoliceman 1
- Luis Antonio RamosPoliceman 2
- Carlos KaniowskyRubén Mendoza
- Stella MarisConcepta Madrid
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2003
- Country
- Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Hampton
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What Imagining Argentina is based on
Imagining Argentina is based on Imagining Argentina (1987) by Lawrence Thornton, published by Doubleday.
1987
Imagining Argentina
By Lawrence Thornton
Published by Doubleday
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Imagining Argentina: quick answers
Is Imagining Argentina worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Imagining Argentina?
Imagining Argentina runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Imagining Argentina have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Imagining Argentina. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Imagining Argentina parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Imagining Argentina on?
Imagining Argentina isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Imagining Argentina?
If you liked Imagining Argentina, try The Dancer Upstairs, Revenge, Missing.
Who directed Imagining Argentina?
Imagining Argentina (2003) was directed by Christopher Hampton and stars Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Leticia Dolera.
What is Imagining Argentina based on?
Imagining Argentina is based on Imagining Argentina (1987) by Lawrence Thornton, published by Doubleday.