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Type of Contender: Wide
Contender Factor: 19.15 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
Writers: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
Stars: Guitarricadelafuente, Carlos González, Miguel Bernardeau, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close
Techs: Alberto Gutiérrez (Ed); Gris Jordana (Ci); Raül Fernandez Miró (Mu)
Distributor: Netflix
Prior Recognition:
4+ Oscar Nominees: Cruz (4n / 1w – 2006-2021), Close (8n / 0w / 1h – 1982-2026)
Rating: 6.4 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Drama, Musical
Length: 2h 35m
MPAA Rating: TBD
Rating: 12.75 out of 15
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: Cannes (26)
Release Date: Nov. 6, 2026
Rating: 6.25 out of 10
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: TBD
CinemaScore: TBD
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Box Office Tally: TBD
Box Office Status: TBD
Rating: 5.1 out of 15
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