Barrios altos (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1987, Barrios altos is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by José Luis García-Berlanga, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Veronica, recently divorced with a son, begins to organize her life and adapt to the new situation. Her problems are soon relegated to the back ground when Carlos, her masseuse, is murdered. Knowing himself in danger, Carlos left a final message on her answering machine: she had to retrieve a package hidden in a railway station toilet. From that moment, Veronica will not know peace.
Who’s in it. Barrios altos stars Victoria Abril as Verónica, Carmen Conesa as Ana, Juanjo Puigcorbé as Luis and Pepe Rubianes as Edmundo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Barrios altos has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barrios altos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barrios altos tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barrios altos (1987)?
- In US, Barrios altos is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barrios altos worth watching?
- Barrios altos holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barrios altos?
- Barrios altos stars Victoria Abril, Carmen Conesa, Juanjo Puigcorbé, Pepe Rubianes and Llorenç Santamaria.
- When was Barrios altos released?
- Barrios altos was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.