Film · 2016
Altamira
Directed by Hugh Hudson · starring Antonio Banderas, Javivi and Pierre Niney
- 6.2 AverageMovieNCo
- 5.8 Users16 votes
- 6.5 Critics2 reviews
Synopsis
'Altamira' is a historical film directed by Hugh Hudson. It is his first feature film in fifteen years, since his last one in 2000.
Focused at the end of the XIX Century, this film tells the story of a family man, Marcelino, an amateur archeologist that discovers with his 9 years old daughter something that will change the way the human history has been stablished since the beginning: a few pre-historical paintings inside some caves in Santander. These discoveries will be later known as the Altamira's caves. The Catholic church and the scientific community of that time found this discovery fraudulent and as an attack on the faith of the Christian community. This controversy will tear their family apart and only redemption and recognition will make things right for them.
Where to watch Altamira
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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 97 min1 hour and 37 minutes
- Budget
- €8.5mMorena Films
- How long is Altamira?
- 1 hour and 37 minutes (97 minutes).
- Who directed Altamira?
- Hugh Hudson.
- Who is in Altamira?
- It stars Antonio Banderas, Javivi, Pierre Niney and Clement Sibony.
- Where can I watch Altamira?
- In the UK it is available free on Prime Video and to buy on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (23)-
Antonio Banderas Marcelino
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Javivi Harlé
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Pierre Niney Paul Ratier
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Clement Sibony Émile Cartailhac
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Rupert Everett Monseñor
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Nicholas Farrell Vilanova
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Allegra Allen Joven María Sautuola
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Lluís Soler Mero
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Irene Escolar María (Adult)
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Tábata Cerezo Pasi
- Director
- Hugh Hudson
- Writers
- Olivia Hetreed, José Luis López-Linares
Photos and posters
All 5 photosReviews
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What the critics say average 6.5 from 2 outlets
- 7.0 CinemaníaSergio F. Pinilla
"Hugh Hudson, who directs 'Altamira', leaves behind his role as an author and works for a big production full of epic and melodramatic stories".
Read - 6.0 FotogramasJordi Batlle Caminal
"This new Hudson film is plain, academic and without any creative freedom. But at the same time within its limitations we find a professional work with educational ambitions".
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Soundtrack
All 17 songsTrivia
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'Altamira' is Hugh Hudson's first feature he directs after a 15 year absence.
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Dire Straits' lead singer and guitarrist, Mark Knopfler, was the composer of the music of 'Altamira'.
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