{"id":5109,"date":"2016-12-05T21:27:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T21:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5109"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:33:03","slug":"films-and-tv-shows-that-are-better-dubbed-in-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/films-and-tv-shows-that-are-better-dubbed-in-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"Films and TV Shows That Are Better Dubbed in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a kid growing up in Mexico, I looked forward to our bi-weekly family jaunts to the local movie theatre. While my cinematic world did include movies made in Mexico, Hollywood always seemed to take precedence \u2013 especially when it came to children\u2019s films. We would always moan and complain when we saw that a movie we\u2019d been waiting months to see had finally hit theatres and was (Gasp!) dubbed over in Spanish. For some reason, it always stuck in my brain that dubbed movies weren\u2019t as good as their English versions, however, now I have to disagree. Maybe it\u2019s because they bring back childhood memories, or perhaps it\u2019s the different twist on humour or romance, but here are my top four films (or TV shows) that I think are actually better dubbed!<\/p>\n

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1. Shrek<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2018Shrek\u2019 (and I\u2019m talking about the first movie here) was a huge deal when it first came out in Mexico because the voice of Donkey was dubbed over by one of the nation\u2019s top comedic actors: Eugenio Derbez<\/a>. What made the Mexican version of \u2018Shrek\u2019 particularly brilliant was that it wasn\u2019t just translated, it was localised and adjusted to the culture, language, and yes, even style of humour. In fact, the same thing happened with translations of \u2018Shrek\u2019 the world over. Pop culture references and jokes were replaced with local ones; hence this film will go down in history as one of the best dubbed movies of all time (but we all know the absolute best is still the Mexican version).<\/p>\n

The Princess Bride<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2018The Princess Bride\u2019 is a classic and is amazing in almost any language. Dubbing a film vs. an animation is a lot harder because there can be an unpleasant disconnect between the movement of the actors\u2019 mouths and the words being spoken, but the Spanish version of \u2018The Princess Bride\u2019 is actually pretty spot on and easy to watch! The best part about this particular film is that it\u2019s dialogue heavy and also a comedy so you\u2019ll really work at improving your comprehension skills while having a blast laughing along.<\/p>\n

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Friends (sitcom)<\/b><\/p>\n

While \u2018Friends\u2019 is actually a TV sitcom and not a film, it\u2019s pretty darn amazing dubbed in Spanish. Almost everyone is familiar with \u2018Friends\u2019 and have seen an episode or two (or all 10 seasons, we won\u2019t judge) in their native language. What makes this popular show so easy to watch in Spanish is the fact that the dialogue and jokes are pretty universal and easy to translate. Even the iconic character of Janice is hilarious in Spanish. You won\u2019t regret watching \u2018Friends\u2019 dubbed!<\/p>\n

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Frozen<\/b><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t go wrong with almost any Disney dubbing, but \u2018Frozen\u2019 is particularly great because you have multiple Spanish options to choose from. The popular \u2018Let It Go\u2019 song which took the world by storm was recorded in three different versions for Spanish audiences. The talented Mexico native Carmen Sarahi sang the song and played the role of Elsa for the Latin American version of the film, while the Spanish Gisela did the same for the version released in Spain. And even better, Disney brought in Argentinian singer Martina Stoessel to do soundtrack interpretations of the song for both the Latin America and Spain releases. No matter which version you prefer, this timeless tale will stick with you in both English and Spanish and you\u2019ll be singing \u2018Libre Soy\u2019 at the top of your lungs in no time at all!<\/p>\n

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If you are still uncomfortable with the idea of watching dubbed movies, another great way to practice your Spanish is by watching films in English but with Spanish subtitles. Netflix has started offering a lot of Spanish subtitle options as of late and you can get your \u2018Orange is the New Black\u2019 and \u2018House of Cards\u2019 binge fix while working on your language skills at the same time. Just remember, whether watching dubbed or with subtitles, be sure to actively watch. Put away your phone and eliminate other distractions so you can focus on the nuances of the language and have a great time. Happy watching!<\/p>\n

Do you have any Spanish dubbed favourites\u00a0that you actually think are better than their English versions? Share your suggestions with us! <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a kid growing up in Mexico, I looked forward to our bi-weekly family jaunts to the…","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":5114,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[864,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learning-resources","category-spanish"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFilms and TV Shows That Are Better Dubbed in Spanish<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"People say that the original movie\/show is always better in its original language. However, we've got a list that will challenge that. 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