The most viewed Argentine film on Netflix: a dramatic comedy based on a controversial real case

The most viewed Argentine film on Netflix: a dramatic comedy based on a controversial real case

October 22, 2025 – 17:30

A controversial story that puts old age, personal autonomy and family problems in tension.

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Netflix added 27 Nights to its cataloga argentine film directed and starring Daniel Hendler, which in a few days was among the most viewed on the platform. The production reached the public after passing through important festivals and aroused interest for its tone between comedy and drama and for the topic it addresses.

It is a adaptation of the novel by Natalia Zitoinspired by real events that generated a broad public and judicial debate in Argentina. The production, associated with names like Santiago Mitre, focuses on old age, personal autonomy and family tensions around money and mental health.

27 nights

The deep and dramatic Argentine film that is among the most viewed on Netflix.

The deep and dramatic Argentine film that is among the most viewed on Netflix.

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What is 27 Nights about, the most viewed film on the platform?

The film follows Martha Hoffmanan eccentric and wealthy 83-year-old patron who is admitted to a psychiatric clinic by decision of her daughterswho maintain that he suffers from dementia. From this fact, the investigation of expert witness Leandro Casares begins, who must determine if Martha is truly sick or if she chose to live her last years with absolute freedom.

The story thus explores the conflict between protection and control: is internment an act of care or a maneuver to manage a fortune? Between irony and shock, the film raises questions about autonomy in old age, the role of the family and the judicial and social consequences of deciding about the lives of others. 27 Nights freely adapts the case that involved Natalia Kohen and received media and judicial attention in Argentina.

Netflix: 27 nights trailer

Embed – 27 nights | Official trailer | Netflix

Netflix: 27 Nights cast

  • Santiago Korovsky (Martín Pereda)
  • Malena Villa (Lucía Gómez)
  • Luis Machín (Carlos Pereda)
  • Monica Antonópulos (Andrea Velasco)
  • Marcelo Subiotto (Inspector Ramírez)
  • Julián Larquier Tellarini (Tomás)


Source: Ambito

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