Matador
Synopsis
A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Assumpta Serna
María
Antonio Banderas
Angel
Nacho Martínez
Diego
Eva Cobo
Eva
Julieta Serrano
Berta
Chus Lampreave
Pilar
Carmen Maura
Julia
Eusebio Poncela
Commissioner
Bibiana Fernández
Flower Seller
Luis Ciges
Guard
Eva Siva
Housekeeper of María and Diego
Verónica Forqué
Journalist
Pepa Merino
María's Secretary
Lola Peno
Alumna 1
Marisa Tejada
Alumna 2
Mercedes Jiménez
Alumna 3
Francesca Prandi
Alumna 4
Jesús Ruyman
Man 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival (4K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$286K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar, Jesús Ferrero
- Original Score
- Bernardo Bonezzi
- Original Title
- Matador
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $286K
- Production Studios
- Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar, Jesús Ferrero
Bernardo Bonezzi
Ángel Luis Fernández
José Salcedo
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Jesús Ferrero
Screenplay
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Ángel Luis Fernández
Director of Photography
José María de Cossío
Costume Design
José Salcedo
Editor
Bernardo Bonezzi
Original Music Composer
Fernando Sánchez
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Matador.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Matador.
Movies
***Dramă***
Marcelo's International movies list
Watched
All movies watched by me
Psychological-Thriller
list0
Similar Titles to Matador
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
7.1
6.3
7.4
6.4
6.3
3.8
5.1
6.8
7.1
6.2
6.4
4.8
6.8
5.9
7.6
6.3
6.0
6.2
5.5
More Like Matador
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Matador
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Matador about?
A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
Who directed Matador?
Matador was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Matador?
The principal cast of Matador includes Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Nacho Martínez, Eva Cobo, Julieta Serrano.
When was Matador released and how long is it?
Matador was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Matador make at the box office?
Matador grossed $286K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Matador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Matador was composed by Bernardo Bonezzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matador?
Matador holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).