The Body (2012)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,392 ratings
Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2012-12-21
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch The Body
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV, Filmzie
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A woman’s body disappears mysteriously from the morgue without a trace. Police inspector Jaime Peña investigates the strange occurrence with the help of Álex Ulloa, the widower of the missing woman.
The Body parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Body is a Spanish mystery thriller about a missing corpse, infidelity, and a murder investigation.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The plot revolves around a suspicious death and murder investigation with a morgue setting.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Keywords reference infidelity and a femme fatale character driving the mystery's romantic tension.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jose Coronado as Jaime Peña
- Hugo Silva as Álex Ulloa
- Belén Rueda as Mayka Villaverde
- Aura Garrido as Carla
- Cristina Plazas as Dra. Tapia
- Montse Guallar as Gloria Villaverde
- Nausicaa Bonnín as Patricia
- Miquel Gelabert as Vigilante Ángel Torres
- Oriol Vila as Agente Mateos
- Carlota Olcina as Erica Ulloa
The Body FAQ
Is The Body good?
The Body has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,392 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Body?
In the US you can stream The Body on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV and Filmzie and rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Body OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Body is a Spanish mystery thriller about a missing corpse, infidelity, and a murder investigation.
What movies are like The Body?
If you liked The Body, try The Big Sleep, Gone Girl, Bad Boys for Life and Cape Fear.