Official movie poster for Zama (2017), a drama history film

Zama(2017)

6.6(184)1h 55m2017-09-28
DramaHistory

Zama Synopsis

In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.

Zama (2017) is a drama and history film directed by Lucrecia Martel, released on September 28, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele and Juan Minujín. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 184 ratings.

Director:
Lucrecia Martel
Writers:
Antonio Di Benedetto, Lucrecia Martel
Producers:
Vânia Catani, Matías Roveda, Santiago Gallelli
Cinematographer:
Rui Poças
Production:
Bananeira Filmes, Canana, El Deseo, O Som e a Fúria, Rei Pictures, Patagonik, MPM Film, Lemming Film, KNM, Louverture Films, Schortcut Films, Picnic Producciones, Perdomo Productions, Strand Releasing
Status:
Released

Zama (2017) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Zama before you stream it.

Zama Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 184 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Daniel Giménez Cacho is the eponymous corregidor who has long since served his King in a Spanish colony in South America, hoping that he will soon earn a promotion and be able to leave this fairly squalid existence. He has a wife and child and to get back to them he is prepared to do pretty much anything, but gradually the man realises that he is but a pawn in a game being played by his superiors - who don't really…

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

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Zama – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Zama online?

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Zama (2017) is available to stream on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Zama?

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The main cast of Zama (2017) includes Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele, Juan Minujín and Nahuel Cano. The film was directed by Lucrecia Martel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Zama released?

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Zama was released on September 28, 2017 and runs for 1h 55m.

Is Zama worth watching?

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Zama (2017) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 184 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Zama?

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Yes. The official Zama trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.