It is based on real events and has just arrived on Netflix: what is “27 Nights”, the movie of the moment, about?

27 nights came to Netflix and it is not just another comedy film, one of those that gets lost in the pile: it is worth seeing and not only for the cast it brings together or for having Daniel Hendler as a director, but because behind it there is a deeply human story, which speaks of what happens when old age, power, family and social judgment about sanity mix. And yes, also because it is based on a novel inspired by a real event, which always adds a different emotional weight.

World premiered at the prestigious San Sebastian International Film Festival, 27 nights It was part of the Official Section, which already tells us that it is not a light comedy or a common drama. It is a film that intelligently mixes drama, irony and a very fine type of humor, almost uncomfortable at times, but absolutely necessary to tell this story.

The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Natalia Zito, published in 2021 and based on a case that she herself experienced closely. This detail is felt in each scene, since there is a very real sensitivity behind the characters, and this is especially noticeable in Martha, the protagonist, masterfully played by Marilu Marini. His performance has a strength and tenderness that crosses the screen.

The film arrived on Netflix on October 17, 2025 and I recommend that you watch and analyze it so that you understand what the message is. For now, here you I leave all the information about this new Argentine production.

It is the story of an older woman who, after a life full of art, independence and eccentricities, ends up admitted to a psychiatric clinic. His daughters say he suffers from dementia, making excuses for his somewhat libertine attitudes. But… Is that true? Or does he simply no longer fit into what we expect from a person his age?

The character of Martha Hoffman, 83, is anything but conventional. She is wealthy, yes, but also free, intense, mysterious. Suddenly, and without much explanation, her daughters decide that she should be hospitalized. And there it appears Leandro Casares, a judicial expert played by Daniel Hendler himselfwho is tasked with determining whether he needs medical help or if it’s all part of a plan to take away control of his fortune.

As the story progresses, the film makes us question what we mean by “normality,” how much older people are really protected, and how much personal interest there is in family decisions. The interesting thing is that 27 nights It does not seek to give you all the answers, but rather to invite you to ask yourself those questions from an intimate and reflective place.

If you are already thinking of giving playI tell you that 27 nights is available exclusively on Netflix from this October 17, 2025. You don’t have to look in theaters or other platforms: the global premiere took place directly on the streaming platform. You just need to have an active account and that’s it.

By Pedro Bustamente