01 A legendary Spanish bullfighter's scandalous affair with a left-wing actress threatens to upend his public image.
6 Best Bullfighting and Matador Movies
By Vlad Zakh · August 13, 2026
From the sun-scorched arenas of Spain to Hollywood backlots, these are the best movies about the danger, spectacle, and obsession of bullfighting.
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02 A retired bullfighter and a mysterious woman share a dark, obsessive fascination with death and desire.
03 A poor Andalusian laborer rises to fame and fortune as a celebrated matador, only to be consumed by the pressure.
04 A once-fearless matador must confront his own crippling terror after a near-fatal goring in the ring.
05 An American skier travels to Mexico and becomes obsessed with mastering the dangerous art of bullfighting.
06 Two bumbling detectives are mistaken for a famous bullfighter while investigating a case in Mexico.
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