The Official Story
La historia oficial
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
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Where can I watch The Official Story in the United States?
The Official Story is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Official Story for free?
The Official Story streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Official Story?
The Official Story scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 7.7 on IMDb, and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Official Story?
The Official Story stars Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Hugo Arana, Guillermo Battaglia, and Chela Ruiz. Luis Puenzo is the director.
How long is The Official Story?
The Official Story runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did The Official Story come out?
The Official Story was released on April 3, 1985.
Which studio made The Official Story?
The Official Story was produced by Progress Communications, Historias Cinematográficas, and Cinemanía in Argentina.
What languages is The Official Story in?
The Official Story is in English and Spanish, and its original language is Spanish.
What language is The Official Story in?
The Official Story is in Spanish, and its original title is La historia oficial.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.