Everything you need to know about Oscar-contender Spanish-language musical ‘Emilia Pérez’
A drug cartel overlord getting gender-affirming surgery to begin their new life? That’s only the beginning of the plot of “Emilia Pérez,” the epic Netflix movie that’s already generating Oscar buzz. The movie follows the story of a former cartel boss who wants to live their real truth, and how her desire to live as she pleases while staying close to the family she loves informs her biggest life decisions. We’ll let you know everything you need to know about the movie, and how to watch it with a Subscription to Netflix.
How to watch ‘Emilia Pérez’
- When: Available to stream now
- TV: Netflix
- Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Netflix.
What is ‘Emilia Pérez’ about?
The movie takes place mostly in Mexico and starts with hard-working lawyer Rita Mora Castro receiving a call from drug kingpin Juan “Manitas” Del Monte. He tells her a startling secret: he wants to undergo gender-affirming surgery, which he says will help him live the authentic life he always wanted.
Del Monte successfully completes their transition, faking the death of the drug lord and beginning anew as Emilia Pérez. She even reunites with her old family, but still must reckon with the crime and destruction of her past, as well as the romances she left behind.
“Emilia Pérez” is part musical, part drama, part action, and part comedy, but its seamless blending of these disparate genres has critics and audiences completely enraptured.
What language is ‘Emilia Pérez’ in?
Viewers should know before going into “Emilia Pérez” that it’s a Spanish-language movie, so you’ll have to watch with subtitles if you don’t speak Spanish yourself.
Who stars in ‘Emilia Pérez’?
Audiences will see plenty of familiar faces in “Emilia Pérez,” including Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir and Édgar Ramírez.
Is ‘Emilia Pérez’ in theaters?
No, “Emilia Pérez” is only available to stream on Netflix. It has not and likely will not receive a theatrical release unless buzz around the movie builds to a fever pitch.
Can you watch ‘Emilia Pérez’ with a VPN?
Yes, you can! A virtual private network (VPN) allows subscribers to log in and connect to one of hundreds of servers around the world. The sites you visit will think that you’re logging on from that country, so if “Emilia Pérez” or Netflix are geo-blocked in your territory, a VPN will help you get around those restrictions.
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