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The Motive

6.220171h 44mMovieDrama

Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.

DirectorManuel Martín Cuenca
WritersAlejandro Hernández·Manuel Martín Cuenca
ProducersJosé Nolla·Manuel Martín Cuenca

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Cast · Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca

JGJavier Gutiérrez
Javier Gutiérrez
Álvaro
MLMaría León
María León
Amanda
ACAdelfa Calvo
Adelfa Calvo
Building Manager
APAdriana Paz
Adriana Paz
Irene
TMTenoch Huerta Mejía
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Enrique
ATAntonio de la Torre
Antonio de la Torre
Teacher
CNCris Nollet
Cris Nollet
Policía 2
RT
Rafael Téllez
Mr. Montero
DP
Domi del Postigo
Presenter
JC
José Carlos Carmona
Jesús

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The Motive is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

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Yes — The Motive is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

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