

The Queen of Spain
2016, Spanish. Directed by Fernando Trueba.
Lights. Camera. Distraction.
After her experiences in Nazi Germany, actress Macarena Granada traveled to Hollywood, where she became a star. In the 1950s, the diva returns to Francoist Spain to star a Hollywood blockbuster about Queen Isabella I of Castile. (A sequel to The Girl of Your Dreams, 1998.)
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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The Queen of Spain is streaming on Starz in India.
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The Girl of Your Dreams: watch order
Cast & crew
- Fernando TruebaDirector
- Penélope CruzMacarena Granada
- Antonio ResinesBlas Fontiveros
- Neus AsensiLucía Gandía
- Cary ElwesGary Jones
- Mandy PatinkinJordan Berman
- Javier CámaraPepe Bonilla
- Clive RevillJohn Scott
- Santiago SeguraCastillo
- Ana BelénAna
- Loles LeónTrini Morenos
- Arturo RipsteinSam Spiegelman
- Jorge SanzJulián Torralba
Details
- Released
- 25 November 2016
- Original title
- La reina de España
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Fernando Trueba
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Queen of Spain: quick answers
What should I watch before The Queen of Spain?
Watch The Girl of Your Dreams (1998) first.
Is The Queen of Spain worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Queen of Spain?
The Queen of Spain runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Queen of Spain have a post-credits scene?
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The Queen of Spain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Queen of Spain on?
The Queen of Spain is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Queen of Spain?
If you liked The Queen of Spain, try Homo Argentum, Old Man Made in Spain, All the Freckles in the World.
Who directed The Queen of Spain?
The Queen of Spain (2016) was directed by Fernando Trueba and stars Penélope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Neus Asensi.
