Are you in the mood for films or series with pure Argentine flair? 2024 has brought us great content on streaming platforms, perfect for enjoying comedy, drama, suspense, action, and of course, family entertainment.
With unique directors, talented actors, and clever scripts, Argentina’s audiovisual industry has much to offer. So here’s a recap of the latest releases on various streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime, and Flow, featuring stories that resonate with us, invite us to laugh, reflect, and connect deeply with our own culture.
Series on Netflix. Comedy with Griselda Siciliani, Esteban Lamothe, Benjamín Vicuña, and cast.
One of the year’s biggest hits, holding steady in the top ten most-watched series, with multiple seasons confirmed. Vicky, a woman in her 40s, watches her friends marry while she remains single, still dreaming of wearing white.
Highlight: Hilarious therapy sessions and candid talks with friends as Vicky tackles self-discovery.
Series on Disney+. Comedy starring Guillermo Francella.
The third installment of this wildly popular saga follows the concierge Eliseo as he attempts to build his own empire. Invited to an inter-American convention for building managers in Rio, he realizes his next step is founding his own company and embarks on a chaotic campaign to achieve his goal.
Highlight: Guillermo Francella shines in his role, bringing out the wily charm of this dark-hearted concierge loved by audiences despite his misdeeds.
Film on Netflix. Romance with Nicolás Furtado, Nancy Duplaa, and Soledad Villamil.
This atypical love story, narrated by the experienced Marcos Carnevale, became a global success. Goyo, a museum guide with Asperger’s, lives a strictly ordered life until he falls for a colleague, stirring up an emotional whirlwind.
Highlight: Nicolás Furtado’s performance as Goyo—a sensitive, honest portrayal that avoids clichés.
Series on Disney+. With Oscar Martinez and cast.
In the second season of this sharp series, Antonio Dumas oversees Madrid's Ibero-American Museum of Modern Art. A man with little patience and no filter, he offers a raw perspective on the art world, featuring eccentric characters—artists, gallery owners, collectors, and patrons—in an explosive cocktail of personalities.
Also of interest: 6 Places to Experience Art Without Entering a Museum
Highlight: Oscar Martinez’s outstanding performance, supported by actors like Milena Smit and Miguel Angel Solá.
Film on Amazon Prime. Comedy starring Marcelo Subiotto and Leo Sbaraglia.
A festival favorite and platform success, this film stars Marcelo as a dedicated professor at Buenos Aires' School of Philosophy. When his mentor dies, he assumes he’ll fill the vacant position, only to find a charismatic newcomer is ready to challenge him in a philosophical showdown.
Highlight: The riveting duel between Subiotto and Sbaraglia as two professors prepared to go to any lengths.
Series on Max. Youth series by Cris Morena with Mora Bianchi, Isabel Macedo, Rafa Ferro, and cast.
Cris Morena’s latest hit, this modern fairy tale follows Margarita, a teen pursuing her dreams who discovers that the magical house she arrives at is the very place she was born in, now occupied by her arch-enemy.
Highlight: Cris Morena’s signature musical style, with catchy songs that promise to be hits.
Film on Netflix. Dramatic comedy starring Leo Sbaraglia.
Set in 1980s Argentina, an eccentric journalist named José de Zer rises to fame by claiming to uncover evidence of extraterrestrial life, complete with paranormal stories and haunting tales. Is he a visionary or a fabulist?
Highlight: Director Diego Lerman pairs with Leo Sbaraglia, who brings charisma to this unusual journalist.
Film on Disney+. Dramatic comedy with Valeria Bertuccelli, Cecilia Roth, and cast.
Valeria Bertuccelli returns as director and lead actress in this story of a celebrated author forced to confront her own flaws. Alongside Cecilia Roth and Justina Bustos, the film explores fame, media exposure, and relationships.
Also of interest: This week’s movie premieres
Highlight: A satirical and insightful look at the literary world, exposing the hidden truths behind an idealized public image.
Series on Flow. Biopic starring Mina Serrano and cast.
This biopic of Cris Miró, the first trans woman to reach stardom in Argentine showbiz, highlights her journey through a time when LGBTQ+ visibility was limited, as she embraced a new identity and became a celebrated performer.
Highlight: Mina Serrano’s powerful and empathetic portrayal of the iconic vedette.
Series on Amazon Prime. Comedy with Martín Piroyansky, Nacho Saralegui, and Sofi Morandi.
In this second season, the quirky trio of friends encounters the typical struggles of a rock band, from dealing with crazed fans to financial woes, competition, and narcissistic clashes.
Highlight: The absurd and hilarious escapades of these friends bring laughs galore.
Discover Time Out original video