01 A legendary Spanish bullfighter's scandalous affair with a left-wing actress threatens to upend his public image.
Directed by Menno Meyjes · 1h 32m
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
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. In The Moment of Truth (1965): A poor Andalusian laborer rises to fame and fortune as a celebrated matador, only to be consumed by the pressure. Just as strong is Bullfighter and the Lady (1951): An American skier travels to Mexico and becomes obsessed with mastering the dangerous art of bullfighting.
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02 A retired bullfighter and a mysterious woman share a dark, obsessive fascination with death and desire.
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 1h 45m · Rated NC-17
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
03 A poor Andalusian laborer rises to fame and fortune as a celebrated matador, only to be consumed by the pressure.
Directed by Francesco Rosi · 1h 48m
Where to watch
Stream: Criterion Channel
Stream: Criterion Channel
04 A once-fearless matador must confront his own crippling terror after a near-fatal goring in the ring.
Directed by Robert Rossen · 1h 47m · Rated NR
05 An American skier travels to Mexico and becomes obsessed with mastering the dangerous art of bullfighting.
Directed by Budd Boetticher · 2h 04m · Rated NR
06 Two bumbling detectives are mistaken for a famous bullfighter while investigating a case in Mexico.
Directed by Malcolm St. Clair & Stan Laurel · 1h 01m
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