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The Beloved

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2026 | 136 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Acclaimed film director Esteban Martínez is a legend both for his films and for his past marked by violence and excess. For his latest project, he offers his daughter Emilia a role under the pretext of helping her with her stalled acting career. Living together on set will foster a closeness they haven’t shared for years, but it will also reopen old wounds that never healed.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $7 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 96K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen

  • Javier BardemEsteban Martínez
  • Victoria LuengoEmilia
  • Melina MatthewsBárbara
  • Malena VillaMalena
  • Mourad OuaniBilal
  • Pepa GraciaPepa
  • Raúl PrietoRaúl
  • Pablo Gómez-PandoPablo
  • Marina FoïsMarina
  • Raúl ArévaloCésar