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Do you imagine relaxing from learning Spanish, turning on Netflix, and watching some entertaining movies?
You can do it without feeling guilty.
You can even watch exciting movies and practice Spanish at the same time.
How can you do that?
It's simple. Choose some Mexican movies on Netflix, take a seat, and don't forget about popcorn.
Wait, you don't know which are the most popular Mexican movies on Netflix?
We can help you with that, too.
In the following lines, find the 10 best Mexican movies you can find on Netflix.
Let's get started then.
Awesome Mexican Movies on Netflix
Mexico is one of the most popular Spanish-speaking countries. Their special culture, tradition, the way they act because of love are only some of the reasons you should improve your Mexican Spanish slang, boost your vocabulary, improve listening and speaking skills, and many more.
Besides movies, you can seek a Mexican Spanish tutor who can help you master your Mexican Spanish.
And now, the moment you've all been waiting for.
Here are the 10 awesome Mexican movies you can watch on Netflix.
Como Caido del Cielo
Translated to English as 'As Though Dropped From Heaven,' it is about a famous actor and singer Pedro Infante. At the beginning of the movie, Pedro is in limbo for 60 days. He can't go to heaven because of many love affairs, nor can he go to hell because he's done so much good. He is, then, brought back to Earth in an imitator's body. If he manages his life, it should be, he can go to heaven. He isn't allowed to make any mistake because he goes to heaven immediately.
Como Agua Para Chocolate
If you are a fan of Mexican telenovelas, then this movie is perfect for you. It has all the elements of a typical telenovela—a true love story between two young people who aren't allowed to marry. The girl, Tita, is the youngest daughter in the family, and she falls in love with Pedro. Instead, her older sister can marry Pedro.
In English' Like Water for Chocolate,' this movie is full of romance and emotions. It is based on the novel by Laura Esquivel.
Besides love, this movie can show you the women's role in a different time in Mexico when they have to follow the tradition.
No Se Aceptan Devoluciones
This Mexican comedy-drama from 2013 follows the story of a playboy on whose doorstep, one day, appears a woman with a baby girl in his arms, claiming that he is the father. After recognizing that she isn't ready to be a mother, she gives the baby to the playboy and leaves for Los Angeles. The life of a famous playboy became very different, raising a happy and lovely girl. However, a girl doesn't know that her mother abandoned her and wants to meet her.
If this plot tickled seems entertaining, you will have to find out on your own for the rest of the movie.
Even though literally it means 'Returns not accepted,' you can find it on Netflix as 'Instructions Not Included' as well.
Ya No Estoy Aqui
In English, 'I'm no longer here' is a musical drama that was at first published as a short story. Several awards and even more nominations tell enough about the movie.
A story follows a 17-year-old boy, the leader of a gang 'Los Terkos,' a group whose lifestyle consists of dancing and listening to 'Cumbia Rebajada.' This group dresses up brightly, with so many colors on them, and like to go to parties where they are showing off.
One day, the boy witnesses a murderer from one criminal gang, and to avoid any problems, he has been smuggled across the border and ends up in Queens. Not knowing the language, his struggle begins. He is homesick but going back to Mexico means that the criminal gang will kill him immediately.
This movie perfectly shows teenagers' lives in modern Mexico, honestly and poetically, so don't miss out on watching it
Rencor Tatuado
In case you aren't brave, then you should skip watching this movie.
'Tatoo of Revenge' is about a woman, La Vengadora, who had a violent experience and wants revenge strangely. She makes her business seduction and humiliation rapists. Other women who had been raped or humiliated the other way hire her, and, this way, she takes justice into her own hands. She tattoos scorpions on the torsos of rapists and posts images to the media.
This underground thriller clearly shows troubled temperaments in today's social disorder.
Sonora
In English, you can find this movie as 'Sonora, the Devil's Highway.'
A very provocative movie, not recommended for 17 years old and younger.
The story is about a group of travelers who, in the 1930s, under pressure from the government, have to take a trip to Mexicali. Through that trip to dessert, they face many dangers, including racism.
It is a serious and hard but excellent western drama movie that shows dangers and the difficult path worldwide-known as The Devil's Highway from Arizona, in the USA, to Mexico.
Lo Más Senillo es Complicarlo Todo
Yes, like the movie's name says, 'the simplest thing is to complicate everything,' aired in 2018. This comedy follows a 17-year-old girl, Renata, who discovers the tv host she has a crush on is engaged, so her best friend wants to stop the wedding.
To be more complicated, the man she fell in love with is her stepbrother's best friend, and while she came to a certain age, she was hoping that they could be together.
Will the two girlfriends succeed in their plan?
It is one of those movies you don't need to be fully concentrated and, yet, you are doing something useful. You are practicing Mexican Spanish.
La Dictatura Perfecta
When a political satire and comedy come together, you get 'The Perfect Dictatorship.' According to a famous Peruvian writer, Mario Vargas Llosa, the movie is made about politics in Mexico.
The movie is based on a true story during the 2012 presidential elections in Mexico.
The story is about a Mexican government that pressures Television Mexicana to make up fake stories about the governor.
If you like irony and cynicism, this comedy is one more Mexican movie you should put on your list.
Solteras
Literally, it means 'Singles,' but you can find it as 'Ready to Mingle in English.' This Mexican comedy.
The movie follows a girl, Anna, in her 30s. After giving an ultimatum to her boyfriend, which leads to a breakup, she is a total mess and thinks that she will be happy if she gets married.
To find a perfect husband, Anna decides to go to a workshop where, with other women, learns how to dress, how to talk, and which moves and techniques to use to encourage a man to propose to her.
Then she meets a guy, an architect, who seems to be the perfect boyfriend. No matter what Anna does and the techniques he uses, the guy still doesn't ask the most important question.
Thanks to this romantic comedy, and amazing actors, you don't want to miss this Mexican movie on Netflix.
La Pena Maxima
Like entire Latin America, the central part of the life of Mexican men is football. For them, it's even more than that. And how do men behave when the time comes to watch the World Cup? We all know it.
In this movie, the USA and Mexico match the final qualification for the World Cup. The main character, Mariano, is an obsessed soccer fan who is convinced that Mexico will win if he is in the stadium watching the game. He makes crazy decisions, risks relationship with his wife and his job.
The big day approaches, and Mariano is sure that everything will be perfect. However, many things go wrong when his uncle dies.
You don't have to wait 10 or 15 minutes to laugh. With this amazing comedy, right after it starts, you will burst into tears of laughter.
Final Thoughts
With these movies, we've shown you that learning Spanish can be entertaining.
Besides expanding your vocabulary, you can hear authentic language, witness phrases used in real life, and get away from textbooks for a while.
By watching these Mexican Spanish movies on Netflix, you will develop your language skills in a fun way.
So, if you still haven't started learning Spanish, you are missing a lot. Don't wait any longer. Book a lesson with a Spanish tutor from Justlearn, and start learning the language because all these movies won't wait for you on Netflix forever.
