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Oscar Martínez

Oscar Martínez

Actor, also producer · Born October 23, 1949 (77) · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Oscar Martínez was born on 23 October 1949 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Wild Tales (2014), The Distinguished Citizen (2016) and Empty Nest (2008). He has been married to Marina Borensztein since 19 August 2011. He was previously married to Mercedes Morán and Cristina Lastra.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
October 23, 1949 (77)
From
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 48 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 19% in 30 days

What are Oscar Martínez's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
28%
Self
24%
Bonds
19%
Society
16%
Survival
10%
Ideas
3%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMemory3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeForgiveness2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 5 · Charged 3 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 8 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 6

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 6 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 5 of 10 analyzed roles.

Hero
5 of 10
Shadow
3 of 10
Mentor
1 of 10
Ally
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Bittersweet
6
Absurd
5
Melancholic
4
Contemplative
4
Other
8

How their films linger

Thought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Oscar Martínez's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Oscar Martínez's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

48 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Giant Falls(2026)

    as Julián

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Hermanos, una historia de sangre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Narrator

  • Bellas artes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 12 episodes · as Antonio Dumas

  • Galgos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Gonzalo Díaz

  • Official Competition(2021)

    Producer · as Iván Torres

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Murciélagos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Live Twice, Love Once(2019)

    as Emilio

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • I Miss You(2019)

    as Jorge

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Weasel's Tale(2019)

    as Norberto Imbert

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Yo, mi mujer y mi mujer muerta(2019)

    as Bernardo

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Blood Will Tell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Elías

  • Dark Buildings (A Crack in the Wall) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Nelson Jara

  • Toc Toc(2017)

    as Federico

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Distinguished Citizen(2016)

    as Daniel Mantovani

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Inseparables(2016)

    as Felipe

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Kóblic(2016)

    as Velarde

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • El espejo de los otros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Miguel Gutiérrez

  • Paulina(2015)

    as Fernando

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Noche y día (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 30 episodes · as Guillermo Inchausti

  • Wild Tales(2014)

    as Mauricio (segment "La propuesta")

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Condicionados (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 14 episodes · as Dicky Cocker

  • Empty Nest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Leonardo

  • La fiesta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Pedrito

  • Berlin is in Germany (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Enrique

  • Ilusiones (compartidas) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 15 episodes · as Félix Figueroacomo

  • Tiempo final (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • El hombre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 13 episodes · as José Francisco Maciel

  • Accomplices (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Julio

  • Don't Die Without Telling Me Where You're Going (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Oscar

  • Cuentos de Borges (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Juan Dahlmann

  • El sur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Juan Dahlmann

  • ¿Dónde estás amor de mi vida... que no te puedo encontrar? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Fernández

  • Peor es nada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Tango: Our Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Voz en off

  • Los dueños del silencio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Rodriguez

  • Les longs manteaux (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Figueras

  • The Inverted Cross (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Carlos Samuel Torres.

  • Contar hasta diez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ramón Vallejos

  • Murder in The Senate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Federico Pinedo

  • The Rosales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Enzo

  • What a Honeymoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • (Alias) El Rey del Joropo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • The Truce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Jaime Santomé

  • Raquel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Rolando Arcia

  • The Bomb-thrower Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Olegario Belen

  • La gran ruta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Alma de artista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Trivial Of My Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Juan Torres

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 48 titles, 46 of them dated from 1971 to 2026; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Wild Tales (2014)

$31M worldwide

Highest rated

Wild Tales (2014)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19712026

Peak 2015 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 7 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 48: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score80th

By decade

1970s5 · acting1980s8 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s5 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 42% of 12 roles
1419

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Oscar Martínez's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 80th percentile, the median of all 12; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 82nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 12 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

I Miss You (2019)

64th percentile spread · 15% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Wild Tales (2014)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Oscar Martínez's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 15 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 47 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 64 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 19 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Oscar Martínez work with?

People who share at least 2 of Oscar Martínez's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Axel Kuschevatzky shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers