The Motive
2017, Spanish. Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca.
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 297 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Motive
The Motive is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Manuel Martín CuencaDirector
- Javier GutiérrezÁlvaro
- María LeónAmanda
- Adelfa CalvoBuilding Manager
- Adriana PazIrene
- Tenoch Huerta MejíaEnrique
- Antonio de la TorreTeacher
- Cris NolletPolicía 2
- Rafael TéllezMr. Montero
- Domi del PostigoPresenter
- José Carlos CarmonaJesús
- Alberto GonzálezDon Alfonso
- Craig StevensonCraig McCallan (Conferenciante)
Details
- Released
- 17 November 2017
- Original title
- El autor
- Country
- Mexico, Spain
- Written by
- Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Budget
- $2.7M
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The Motive: quick answers
Is The Motive worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 297 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Motive?
The Motive runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Motive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Motive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Motive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Motive yet.
Which OTT platform is The Motive on?
The Motive is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Motive?
If you liked The Motive, try Until the End of the World, Chinas, Hardball.
Who directed The Motive?
The Motive (2017) was directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca and stars Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo.