The Coffee Table
Seen it?2023 | 91 min | Horror, Thriller, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Jesus and María are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship. Nevertheless, they have just become parents. To shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$17K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 283K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Caye Casas
- David ParejaJesus
- Estefanía de los SantosMaría
- Josep Maria RieraCarlos
- Claudia RieraCristina
- Eduardo AntuñaSalesman
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