Mark your calendars, thriller fans. One of the most celebrated international films of 2025 is finally coming to a major streaming platform. The critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated feature Sirāt will join the Hulu library on April 6, 2026, giving audiences across the U.S. access to this gripping cinematic journey.
Directed by Óliver Laxe, who co-wrote the screenplay with Santiago Fillol, Sirāt first stunned audiences at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May 2025. There, it took home the prestigious Jury Prize, signaling its arrival as a major work. The film's momentum continued through awards season, where it became a surprise Oscar contender, ultimately securing nominations for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound.
A Father's Desperate Search
The film's power lies in its raw, emotional core. It follows a father, portrayed by Sergi López, and his son as they travel to the remote deserts of southern Morocco. Their mission is agonizingly simple: to find Mar, the man's daughter and the boy's sister, who disappeared months earlier after attending a rave. Their search leads them deep into a world of pulsating electronic music and transient communities, a stark contrast to the vast, unforgiving landscape.
As they distribute her photo and follow clues to a final desert party, the journey becomes as much an internal reckoning as a physical quest. Pushed to their absolute limits in the burning wilderness, the pair must confront fractured hope and their own vulnerabilities. It's a story that masterfully blends family drama with the tension of a thriller, earning it a stellar 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
From Festival Darling to Streaming Star
Following its Cannes triumph, Sirāt saw theatrical releases in Spain and France in 2025 before Neon acquired it for North American distribution. It finally reached select U.S. theaters in February 2026. The Hulu announcement means viewers who missed its limited theatrical run can now experience the film that captivated critics.
The film's accolades extend far beyond Cannes and the Oscars. It was nominated for two Golden Globes (Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Score) and an impressive nine European Film Awards, including nods for Best European Film, Best Director, and Best Actor. The London Critics' Circle also honored it with four nominations, cementing its status as a modern classic of international cinema.
The production boasts a formidable team, with legendary Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar serving as a producer alongside his brother Agustín and Esther Garcia. The Hulu debut places Sirāt in notable company, arriving just two days before the high-profile premiere of the dystopian series The Testaments on the same platform, making for a compelling double feature of intense storytelling.
Your Next Thriller Obsession
For fans of gripping, emotionally charged cinema, Sirāt is an essential watch. Its arrival on Hulu provides easy access to a film that demonstrates the potent, universal language of suspense and familial love. If you're looking for a movie that will leave a lasting impression, this is it.
The streaming landscape is rich with exceptional thrillers from around the world. If Sirāt piques your interest in international suspense, you might also enjoy Kingdom: The Korean Zombie Thriller That Launched Netflix's Global K-Drama Obsession. For another masterclass in sustained tension, check out Prime Video's 'The Night Manager' Is a Masterclass in Spy Thriller Tension.
