The Motive(2017)
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The Motive Synopsis
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.
The Motive (2017) is a drama film directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, released on November 17, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo and Adriana Paz. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 290 ratings.
- Director:
- Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Writers:
- Javier Cercas, Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Producers:
- Alex Zito, José Nolla, Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson
- Cinematographer:
- Pau Esteve Birba
- Production:
- LAZONA, Alebrije Producciones, Canal Sur, La Loma Blanca, TVE, Icónica
- Budget:
- $2,691,410
- Status:
- Released
The Motive (2017) Trailer
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The Motive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Javier Gutiérrez
as Álvaro
María León
as Amanda
Adelfa Calvo
as Building Manager
Adriana Paz
as Irene
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
as Enrique
Antonio de la Torre
as Teacher
Cris Nollet
as Policía 2
- Rafael Téllez
Rafael Téllez
as Mr. Montero
- Domi del Postigo
Domi del Postigo
as Presenter
- José Carlos Carmona
José Carlos Carmona
as Jesús
Key crew
Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, written by Javier Cercas, Alejandro Hernández and Manuel Martín Cuenca, produced by Alex Zito, José Nolla and Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson.
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The Motive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 290 ratings.
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The Motive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Motive online?
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The Motive (2017) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Motive?
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The main cast of The Motive (2017) includes Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo, Adriana Paz and Tenoch Huerta Mejía. The film was directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Motive released?
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The Motive was released on November 17, 2017 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Motive worth watching?
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The Motive (2017) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 290 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Motive?
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