Today’s must-sees (June 12, Spain)
Three very different movies hit theaters today, so whether you want jaw-dropping spectacle, a weird-ass thriller, or a warm slice of history, Spain’s got you covered.
Spielberg’s The Day After Tomorrow: big questions, bigger emotions
This is the movie everyone’s whispering about — a glossy, huge-scale Steven Spielberg picture that asks one simple nightmare: what if someone proved we aren’t alone? With Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo on board, the film mixes globe-spanning shock moments with intimate character beats.
Expect that trademark Spielberg blend of wonder and human drama: a reveal that ripples across the planet, wide shots that make your jaw drop, and a handful of scenes built to tug on the heartstrings. If you like your sci-fi served with emotional weight and a dash of awe, this is the one.
A Unique Talent: piano tuner turned safe-cracker
For thriller fans who like weird premises, A Unique Talent is a tasty, unpredictable little beast. Leo Woodall plays a piano tuner who suffers from hyperacusis — his hearing is painfully sharp — and discovers an uncanny knack for opening safes. That odd skill drags him into some very dangerous company, with Dustin Hoffman adding gravitas to the chaos.
Think: quiet, tense discovery scenes; a slow escalation into heist-level stakes; and moral choices that make you root for a reluctant antihero. It’s clever, a bit off-kilter, and a solid pick if you want suspense without the usual action-movie noise.
Pioneras: Solo querían jugar — kickstarting women’s soccer with heart
This Filmax comedy-drama transports you to early-1970s Spain, where Francoism still casts a long shadow and a bunch of overlooked young women just want to play football. A scrappy promoter with big dreams helps them push past the barriers and, spoiler: they help change history along the way.
Warm, funny and proudly sentimental, Pioneras leans into small victories — the first match, the team’s chemistry, the promoter’s stubborn optimism. It’s the kind of film that makes you cheer and leave the theater feeling pleasantly proud of humanity (and a little thirsty for victory snacks).
Which one should you see?
Pick Spielberg for spectacle and emotional heft. Go for A Unique Talent if a tense, unusual thriller sounds like your jam. And choose Pioneras if you want something uplifting and historically spicy — a feel-good underdog story with real heart.
Whatever you pick, there’s something fresh in Spanish cinemas today. Popcorn polish your shoes and enjoy.