Lava (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2019, Lava is a comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Ayar Blasco, running about 63 minutes. “Long live animation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deborah makes a living by drawing the skin of her clients. One night, her housemate invites her boyfriend and friend to their house. Sitting in the armchair, they consume the series of the moment, Gain of Clones, until, suddenly, the signal is cut off and the screen is dyed red while subliminal images float. No one remembers what happened the last two minutes. The answer will be in the enigmatic presence of giant cats that will later invade the city.
Who’s in it. Lava stars Sofía Gala Castiglione as Débora (voice), Janeane Garofalo as Débora (voice, English dub), Justina Bustos as Nadia (voice) and Martín Piroyansky as Lázaro (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Lava sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $100 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lava page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lava tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lava (2019)?
- In US, Lava is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lava worth watching?
- Lava holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lava?
- Lava stars Sofía Gala Castiglione, Janeane Garofalo, Justina Bustos, Martín Piroyansky and Ayar Blasco.
- When was Lava released?
- Lava was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.