La bola negra (2026)
Spanish drama film directed by Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m 155 min
- Released
- 16 October 2026
- Language
- Spanish
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
La bola negra has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes (155 min). In the US it is rated R. The Spanish film released on 16 October 2026. It is directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi and stars Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau and Carlos González.
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi
- Cast
- Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close, Antonio de la Torre, Natalia de Molina, Albert Pla, Yenesi Suárez López, Lorenzo Zurzolo
- Editing
- Alberto Gutiérrez
- Music
- Raül Refree
- Written by
- Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Alberto Conejero
- Production
- El Deseo
- Distribution
- Elastica Films, Le Pacte
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- €15 million
- Award
- Cannes Best Director Award
- Based on
- La bola negra (play), La piedra oscura
- Set in
- Madrid, Granada, Cantabria
- Filmed in
- Castil de Carrias
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 October 2026
- First shown
- 21 May 2026 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of La bola negra?
La bola negra has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes, or 155 min.
When did La bola negra release?
La bola negra released on 16 October 2026.
Who directed La bola negra?
La bola negra is directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi.
Who is in the cast of La bola negra?
The cast of La bola negra includes Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas and Penélope Cruz.
What is the budget of La bola negra?
The budget of La bola negra is reported as €15 million.
What is La bola negra rated in the US?
La bola negra is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is La bola negra based on a true story or a book?
La bola negra is based on La bola negra (play) and La piedra oscura.
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