La bola negra
Love leaves a legacy.
The intertwined lives of three men in three different eras, three lives intimately linked by sexuality and desire, pain, and legacy.
Directed by Javier Ambrossi · Drama · War · 155 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Javier Ambrossi
Studio
Movistar Plus / Le Pacte
Release
2026-09-25
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Drama, War
Cast & Characters
Sebastián
Guitarricadelafuente
Rafael
Miguel Bernardeau
Alberto
Carlos González
Carlos
Milo Quifes
Teresa
Lola Dueñas
Nené Romero
Penélope Cruz
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Critical Assessment
La bola negra holds 8.7/10 on TMDb (24 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of October 1, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (8.7/10 on TMDb (24 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
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La bola negra holds 8.7/10 on TMDb (24 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is La bola negra?+
La bola negra has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed La bola negra?+
La bola negra was directed by Javier Ambrossi.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "La bola negra" is highly praised for its visuals, narrative, acting, music, themes, and tribute to Lorca, with many reviewers considering it a masterpiece and an absolute standout film. Reviews also highlight its grand scale, attention to detail, scope, and ambition.
From the trailer's comments
Penélope Cruz is having such a strong year. She deserves it.
@JamesGilbert_ · 534 likesWatched it in Spain last weekend. It’s an absolute masterpiece. The visuals, the poetry, the narrative, the acting, the music, the profound themes, the tribute to Lorca… I’m borderline obsessed. I can’t wait to watch it again.
@danoliverm · 762 likesi smell the oscars for best picture
@ElioPerlman17 · 380 likeswatching this trailer alone gives me chills. spain deserves an oscar! <3
@freshlypainted · 275 likesIt took me a long while to realize that old lady was Glenn Close. Damn that's some versatility.
@jaywhangmakes · 223 likesI saw LA BOLA NEGRA at the Melbourne International Film Festival - it's astounding. Operatic in scale and the emotional depths it plumbs, granular in its attention to detail, and stunning in terms of its scope and ambition. Its three separate stories, told concurrently across thr…
@richardwatts108 · 34 likesThis movie is an absolute gem. I haven't felt like this about a film in years.
@olivianereaolm · 42 likesLa acabo de ver en el cine, en España. Toda la sala lloró, el aplauso al final fue unánime. Jamás he vivido eso viendo una película. Sublime, mayúscula.
@luargo97 · 150 likes
