XXY (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2007, XXY is a drama film directed by Lucía Puenzo, running about 86 minutes. “Sex makes us men and women. Or both things.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex, an intersexed 15-year-old, is living as a girl, but she and her family begin to wonder whether she's emotionally a boy when another teenager's sexual advances bring the issue to a head. As Alex faces a final decision regarding her gender, she meets both hostility and compassion.
Who’s in it. XXY stars Inés Efron as Alex, Martín Piroyansky as Álvaro, Ricardo Darín as Kraken and Valeria Bertuccelli as Suli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, XXY has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch XXY page.
If you liked it. Fans of XXY tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch XXY (2007)?
- In US, XXY is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is XXY worth watching?
- XXY holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in XXY?
- XXY stars Inés Efron, Martín Piroyansky, Ricardo Darín, Valeria Bertuccelli and Germán Palacios.
- When was XXY released?
- XXY was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.