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El Último Gigante’ Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Title in Argentina After Streaming Launch

The surge points to how a Netflix release can lift a local film beyond a brief theatrical window.

Overview

  • The Argentine drama reached No. 1 on Netflix’s chart in Argentina soon after its early April arrival, according to local outlets.
  • Directed by Marcos Carnevale and starring Oscar Martínez with Matías Mayer, the film follows a father’s attempt to reconnect with his adult son after years apart.
  • Shot in Misiones, the Iguazú rainforest and waterfalls serve as a central backdrop that shapes the film’s quiet, reflective mood.
  • The Netflix release came after a short cinema run in Argentina, widening access at home and in other markets where it is available, including the United States and Spain.
  • Coverage praises restrained performances and the director’s stated nonjudgmental approach, while some early reviews criticize dialogue they see as heavy-handed.