Despite the buzz around the Goya Awards 2023 and the triumph of As Bestas as the standout film of the 37th edition held in Seville, many viewers will still opt for a cozy couch session—blanket in hand—to enjoy the night’s big winners and the productions behind them.
From this grand cinema celebration, the Saturday night began with high predictions and carried that momentum into the early results. With 17 nominations, As Bestas dominated the night, claiming Best Picture, Best Director, and Original Screenplay among others, while the event highlighted a strong year for Spanish cinema.
Viewed through a guide for streaming, the lines below explore where each of the top contenders can be watched online, offering practical availability details for audiences in Canada and the United States.
alcarras
The Berlinale Golden Bear winner and Oscar hopeful Alcarràs drew significant attention in this edition, though it left empty handed in the end. With 11 nominations, Carla Simón’s film stood out as one of the year’s most notable releases. Availability varies by platform, with rental options on services such as Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus, Apple TV, Google Play, Rakuten TV, and Movie, typically priced between 2.99 and 3.99 euros, translated for international viewers where applicable.
In the streaming guide, the emphasis is on accessibility across markets, with platform availability framed for Canada and the United States as the film becomes accessible through rental or purchase channels.
Motherhood, the yarn that combines Cinco Lobitos with Alcarràs, As Bestas, and La maternal
as animals
As Monsters led the night with 17 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and Best Leading Actor for Denis Ménochet. The film remained in theaters and was slated for streaming release next week on Movistar Plus, marking a strategic rollout for audiences who want to catch it after a theatrical run.
Luis Zahera wins Goya for best supporting actor for As Bestas
five little wolves
Cinco Lobitos began with 11 nominations and went on to win the top categories, including acting honors for its lead ensemble Laia Costa and Susi Sánchez and director Alauda Ruiz de Azúa. The film is accessible for streaming or rental on Film, HBO Max, Movistar Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV, and Apple TV, ensuring broad availability for audiences in both territories.
Laia Costa won the Best Actress for Goya for Cinco Lobitos
model 77
Alberto Rodríguez’s Modelo 77 ranked as one of the night’s top nominees, securing five wins mainly in technical categories. The prison thriller, released last September, remained in theaters for several months and has not yet expanded to broader streaming platforms, keeping its presence primarily in cinemas at the time of release.
mom
Mother tells a nuanced story about motherhood from a maternal vantage point with an adolescent focus. Among this year’s nominees, Pilar Palomero did not take home an award despite strong nominations. The film debuted in theaters last November and is presently limited to cinema showings in many regions.
God’s crooked lines
The adaptation of Torcuato Luca de Tena’s novel earned a Best Actress nomination for Barbara Lennie. The film is available for viewing on Netflix, offering global access to interested audiences who missed its theatrical run.
little pig
Carmen Machi is a familiar face in a film contesting categories such as Best New Director (Charlotte Pereda) and Best New Actress (Laia Galán). Laia Galán’s performance secured a best-new-actress win. The movie is currently in theaters, while a short-film by the same director with related accolades remains available on the same platforms and holds a separate legacy from the 2018 Goya-winning work.
Laia Galán wins Goya for Best New Actress for Cerdita
manticore
Carlos Vermouth was among the directing nominees, with Naco Sánchez in the running for best actor. While the final fold did not include those particular wins, the film has benefited from the festival circuit and is currently showing in cinemas, with international distribution pathways under discussion.