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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
ProducersEmma Stone·Dave McCary

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Julio Torres

JTJulio Torres
Julio Torres
Alejandro
TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Elizabeth
RRZA
RZA
Bobby
IRIsabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini
Narrator (voice)
CSCatalina Saavedra
Catalina Saavedra
Dolores
JSJames Scully
James Scully
Bingham
LNLaith Nakli
Laith Nakli
Khalil
SESpike Einbinder
Spike Einbinder
Spray
LA
Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel
Young Alejandro
GLGreta Lee
Greta Lee
Dalia
LOLarry Owens
Larry Owens
Craigslist
GTGlo 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 September 2026.

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