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The Truthers

A timely Spanish Netflix psychological thriller — a woman returns home to a conspiracy-obsessed father and begins to suspect him of her mother's death.

2026 106 min
Critic6.0
Thriller Drama Mystery
Netflix
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Overview

After her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, Berlin-based DJ Ruth returns to her small hometown in northern Spain and reunites with her estranged father Martín — a grumpy, aggressive man who has become consumed by a sinister conspiracy theory. As his behavior grows more erratic, Ruth begins to suspect he may be responsible for her mother's death.
Story 6.2
Acting 7.0
Direction 6.3
Cinematography 6.8
Music 6.5
Pacing 5.5
Originality 6.5
Emotional Impact 6.2
Overall 6.0

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

6.0 /10

A timely, unsettling hook

The film's strongest asset is its subject — the quiet, insidious way conspiracy belief can take over a loved one.

Strong performances, measured pace

José Coronado and Stéphanie Magnin anchor a deliberate, slow-burn mystery that keeps you guessing.

Pros

  • Timely, unsettling conspiracy theme
  • Strong lead performances
  • Atmospheric multi-city shooting
  • Keeps you guessing

Cons

  • Slow-burn pacing
  • Doesn't reinvent the genre
  • Withholds some expected thriller payoffs
Verdict A well-crafted, timely slow-burn: The Truthers mines real unease from the spread of conspiracy thinking and a taut father-daughter mystery, even if it doesn't reinvent the genre and denies some of its promised thriller payoffs.

AI Review

A timely Spanish Netflix psychological thriller — a woman returns home to a conspiracy-obsessed father and begins to suspect him of her mother's death.

A well-crafted, timely slow-burn: The Truthers mines real unease from the spread of conspiracy thinking and a taut father-daughter mystery, even if it doesn't reinvent the genre and denies some of its promised thriller payoffs.

A solid pick for fans of slow-burn foreign mysteries and topical thrillers.

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Development

An El Desorden Crea production written by Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona for Netflix.

Production

Directed by Roger Gual and shot by Juana Jiménez on location in Asturias, Madrid and Berlin, with a score by Nico Casal.

Release

Released worldwide on Netflix on July 24, 2026.

Production

Development

An El Desorden Crea production written by Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona for Netflix.

Production

Directed by Roger Gual and shot by Juana Jiménez on location in Asturias, Madrid and Berlin, with a score by Nico Casal.

Release

Released worldwide on Netflix on July 24, 2026.

Streaming

Netflix

Cast

José Coronado Martín
Stéphanie Magnin Ruth
Fanny Gautier Lucía
Alberto Olmo Arón
Israel Ruiz Doctor Velasco
Olaya López Police Officer
Mabel Del Pozo

Characters

Martín José Coronado
Ruth Stéphanie Magnin
Lucía Fanny Gautier
Arón Alberto Olmo
Doctor Velasco Israel Ruiz
Police Officer Olaya López

Crew

Roger Gual Director
Carlos Montero Screenwriter
Darío Madrona Screenwriter
Juana Jiménez Cinematographer
Nico Casal Composer
Carlos Montero Executive Producer
Darío Madrona Executive Producer
Diego Betancor Executive Producer

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Soundtrack

  1. The Truthers (Original Motion Picture Score) — Nico Casal

Trivia

  • Screenwriters Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona co-created the Netflix hit series Elite.
  • Director Roger Gual previously worked on the Netflix series Gangs of Galicia and The Mess You Leave Behind.
  • The film was shot across three locations — Asturias, Madrid and Berlin.
  • Its central 'truther' theme was singled out by critics as the film's greatest strength.

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