IMDb 7.2 2016 HD

Santa Maria

Santa Maria

2016
Action Romance
5 min NR Germany
8 / 10
7.2 IMDB

A man who receives a treasure map by accident is now looking for the treasure. Whilst searching he has to deal with gangsters, a devious widow, a corrupt…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Erik Schmitt
Starring
Folke Renken / Fabian Busch / Marleen Lohse / Maxim Mehmet / Beate Maes

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing gritty uneven suspenseful predictable engaging dark competent uninspired solid thrilling serviceable

Reviews

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Willow Hayes
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This 2016 offering, Santa Maria, charts a course through a treasure hunt complicated by unsavoury characters. The central premise, a man seeking riches after an accidental map discovery, is bolstered by the presence of gangsters and a corrupt…

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Reginald Finch
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Santa Maria delivers a surprisingly robust dose of old-school adventure infused with a contemporary crime sensibility. The accidental acquisition of a treasure map propels the protagonist into a world of shadowy figures, including a memorable turn from the…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Santa Maria attempts to blend the thrill of a treasure hunt with the grim realities of the criminal underworld, but the execution is largely uninspired. The narrative, revolving around a found map, quickly devolves into a series of…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In Santa Maria, a chance encounter with a treasure map sets off a chain of events that spirals into danger. The film’s strength lies in its willingness to inject a dose of noir into its adventure core, pitting…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Santa Maria presents a man thrust into a perilous treasure hunt after an accidental discovery. The film, while featuring a potentially intriguing premise with elements of crime and intrigue, struggles to fully capitalise on its setup. The performances,…

FAQs

The plot summary for Santa Maria explicitly states 'no, she doesn't matter,' when mentioning the pretty policewoman. This suggests that while she is a character within the film's world, her narrative importance or impact on the protagonist's journey is minimal. Her inclusion might serve a minor plot function or simply add to the ensemble of characters without being a central figure.