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Problemista

6.820241h 44m15MovieComedy

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.

DirectorJulio Torres
WriterJulio Torres
ProducersDave McCary·Emma Stone

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Julio Torres

Julio Torres
Julio Torres
Alejandro
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Elizabeth
RZA
RZA
Bobby
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini
Narrator (voice)
Catalina Saavedra
Catalina Saavedra
Dolores
James Scully
James Scully
Bingham
Laith Nakli
Laith Nakli
Khalil
Spike Einbinder
Spike Einbinder
Spray
Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel
Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel
Young Alejandro
Greta Lee
Greta Lee
Dalia
Larry Owens
Larry Owens
Craigslist
Glo Tavarez
Glo Tavarez
Beatriz, Khalil Law Paralegal

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Problemista — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Problemista?

Problemista is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Problemista on Netflix?

Yes — Problemista is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

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Problemista isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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