The Exterminating Angel (1962) movie poster

The Exterminating Angel (1962)

El ángel exterminador
"The degeneration of high society!"
ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 94%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaFantasy

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Director
Luis Buñuel
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.9/10 (724 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Cast
Silvia Pinal as Leticia 'La Valkiria'
Jacqueline Andere as Alicia Roc
Claudio Brook as Butler Julio
Enrique Rambal as Edmundo Nóbile
José Baviera as Leandro Gómez
Augusto Benedico as Dr. Carlos Conde
Luis Beristáin as Cristián Ugalde
Antonio Bravo as Sergio Russell
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 724 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 94%.
Overview
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Silvia Pinal spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Exterminating Angel is a 1962 comedy, drama, fantasy film directed by Luis Buñuel. After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals. The film has been rated by 724 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Exterminating Angel 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. The Exterminating Angel (1962) 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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