It won 5 Goyas and is on Prime Video: the film by Javier Bardem and Luis Tosar that you have to see once or for all.

The presence of Spanish cinema on streaming platforms continues to grow, and Prime Video has become a perfect showcase for rediscovering great gems. From recent classics to landmark titles, Amazon's platform is home to stories that not only entertain but also portray the reality of our country. And among them all, there is one that stands out especially for its humanity, its awards, and the impact it left after its release.

Released in 2002 and directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, Mondays in the Sun , starring Javier Bardem and Luis Tosar, quickly became a cinematic phenomenon. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, it won no fewer than five Goya Awards , including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor for Bardem, cementing his status as a leading figure in European cinema. It was also Tosar's first major breakthrough in the social cinema scene, winning the Goya for Best Supporting Actor.

Mondays in the Sun is not just any old story. Set in a coastal city in northern Spain—with locations in Vigo and Gijón—it tells the story of a group of friends who, following the closure of the shipyards where they worked, find themselves trapped in unemployment. Beyond political and social criticism, the film focuses on the dignity of those who resist precariousness with humor, pride, and unwavering humanity .

The film was a resounding box office success despite its harsh subject matter: it grossed nearly €10 million in Spain and was even nominated to represent the country at that year's Oscars. In addition to the Golden Shell at the San Sebastián Film Festival, it also won Forqué awards, medals from the Circle of Film Writers, and even a nomination for the European Film Awards.

One of the film's greatest achievements is its script, co-written by León de Aranoa and Ignacio del Moral, which combines everyday dialogue with moments of subtle emotion . The story is inspired by true events, specifically the struggle of unionists Cándido González and Juan Manuel "Morala," who led protests following the industrial restructuring in Gijón during the 1990s.

Now, more than twenty years later, Mondays in the Sun is once again available to everyone thanks to platforms like Amazon Prime Video , where it can be viewed in full and in high quality. It's also available on other platforms such as Filmin, Movistar Plus+, and Max, confirming its status as a must-see in the Spanish catalog.

For all those who haven't seen it yet, this is the perfect time. And for those who already know it, there's no excuse not to revisit it. Because some films age, and others—like this one—remain etched in the collective memory.