Broken Embraces (2009) movie poster

Broken Embraces (2009)

Los abrazos rotos
"Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity."
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 79% (RT: 82%, MC: 76) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Runtime
2h 7m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (702 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Lluís Homar as Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
Blanca Portillo as Judit García
José Luis Gómez as Ernesto Martel
Tamar Novas as Diego
Ángela Molina as Lena's Mother
Chus Lampreave as Concierge
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 702 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 79%.
Overview
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Penélope Cruz spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of Broken Embraces, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Broken Embraces is a 2009 drama, romance, thriller film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.

The film has been rated by 702 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Broken Embraces delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Broken Embraces (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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