By Marquee Editorial6 entries
The Torrente franchise follows the misadventures of a rude, lewd, and crude former police officer navigating various criminal plots, bodyguard assignments, prison sentences, and changing landscapes in Spain. Spanning multiple decades, the series consists entirely of feature films starting from the 1998 original through subsequent sequels. Because the movies follow the episodic escapades of the same central character dealing with new situations, watching them in release order allows viewers to experience the progression of the character and his world sequentially. Following the chronological release order is the standard way to experience the series.

Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law
Movie, 1998
The first film introduces the former policeman and his nerdy friend as they attempt to bust drug traffickers operating through a Chinese restaurant.

Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella
Movie, 2001
The second installment moves the fat police officer from Madrid to Marbella to investigate a villain aiming to destroy the city with a missile.

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Torrente 3: The Protector
Movie, 2005
The third entry introduces a multinational corporation hiring the most incompetent detective available to act as a bodyguard for a politician.

Torrente 4: Lethal crisis
Movie, 2011
The fourth film places the crude ex-police officer in a twisted ironic situation as he faces jail time instead of putting others there.

Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas
Movie, 2014
The fifth movie features the crooked cop getting out of jail in 2018 to navigate a very different Spain than the one he previously knew.

Torrente for President
Movie, 2026
The latest installment finds the politically incorrect former cop years after his last adventure still viewing himself as a national hero.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law | Movie | 1998 | ★ 6.5 | Not yet |
| 2 | Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella | Movie | 2001 | ★ 6.1 | Not yet |
| 3 | Torrente 3: The Protector | Movie | 2005 | ★ 5.4 | Not yet |
| 4 | Torrente 4: Lethal crisis | Movie | 2011 | ★ 5.5 | Not yet |
| 5 | Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas | Movie | 2014 | ★ 5.7 | Not yet |
| 6 | Torrente for President | Movie | 2026 | ★ 6.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the first film, Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law, released in 1998, which introduces the main character and sets the tone for the comedy series.
Yes, watching the films in release order is recommended to follow the character's journey sequentially through his various escapades, bodyguard jobs, and prison sentences.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to experience the complete cinematic journey of the protagonist, as each film contributes a unique chapter to his ongoing story.
Watch in this order: 1. Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law, 2. Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella, 3. Torrente 3: The Protector, 4. Torrente 4: Lethal crisis, 5. Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas, 6. Torrente for President.
This guide lists 6 entries, released between 1998 and 2026.
Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law has the highest average rating in this guide, at 6.5 out of 10.