La Sabina (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1979, La Sabina is a drama film directed by José Luis Borau, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. English scholar visits a small Spanish town in the Andalusian mountains to investigate the disappearance of another English scholar long ago. He learns of the legend of Sabina, a mysterious dragon woman who becomes his obsession.
Who’s in it. La Sabina stars Ángela Molina as Pepa, Jon Finch as Michael, Harriet Andersson as Monica and Carol Kane as Daisy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, La Sabina has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Sabina page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Sabina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Sabina (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Sabina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Sabina worth watching?
- La Sabina holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Sabina?
- La Sabina stars Ángela Molina, Jon Finch, Harriet Andersson, Carol Kane and Simon Ward.
- When was La Sabina released?
- La Sabina was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.