Radical
Seen it?2023 | 125 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.3 out of 10), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Zalla
- Eugenio DerbezSergio
- Daniel HaddadChucho
- Jennifer TrejoPaloma
- Mia Fernanda SolisLupe
- Danilo Guardiola EscobarNico
- Gilberto BarrazaPapa Paloma
- Víctor EstradaChepe
- Manuel MárquezEnrique
- Christian GonzalezJaime
- Xochiquetzal MartínezMaria