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DRAMA . 2003 . 1h 39m . 5.2/10

Platillos volantes_

Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys

Starring Ángel de Andrés López, Jordi Vilches, José Luis Adserías
5.2/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Platillos volantes poster

Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys

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Cast
Ángel de Andrés López stars as José in Platillos volantes.
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Year context
Platillos volantes was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both sh...
Platillos volantes is a Drama, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (20)

Ángel de Andrés López
Ángel de Andrés López
José
Jordi Vilches
Jordi Vilches
Juan
José Luis Adserías
José Luis Adserías
Amador
Àngels Poch
Antonia
Macarena Gómez
Macarena Gómez
María
Berta Ojea
Berta Ojea
Sra. Botifoll
Juan Margallo
Juan Margallo
Boris
Leo Bassi
Leo Bassi
Dr. Karma
Pere Ponce
Pere Ponce
Individuo que vigila 1
Paco Hidalgo
Paco Hidalgo
Individuo que vigila 2
Enrique Villén
Enrique Villén
Ufólogo 1
Albert Trifol i Verdú
Albert Trifol i Verdú
Don Mariano
Pep Cortés
Pep Cortés
Padre de Juan
MM
Milena Montes
Madre de Juan
Craig Hill
Craig Hill
Director de Coca Cola
Josu Ormaetxe
Josu Ormaetxe
Subdirector
Oriol Tramvia
Oriol Tramvia
Empleado de Coca Cola 1
Benito Pocino
Benito Pocino
Tipo inquieto
Iker Jiménez
Iker Jiménez
Hombre escéptico (uncredited)
Jordi Banacolocha
Jordi Banacolocha
Pagés

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Platillos volantes about?
Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys
How long is Platillos volantes?
Platillos volantes has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Platillos volantes?
The cast of Platillos volantes includes Ángel de Andrés López, Jordi Vilches, José Luis Adserías, Àngels Poch, Macarena Gómez.
What is the rating of Platillos volantes?
Platillos volantes has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Science Fiction
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