Simón
Seen it?2023 | 99 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Simón, a Venezuelan freedom fighter exiled in Miami, copes not only with trauma, but also deep guilt over a choice he must make: stay in Miami and start a new life, or return home to the losing fight against a tyrannical regime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Diego Vincentini
- Christian McGaffneySimón
- Jana NawartschiMelissa
- Luis SilvaJoaquín
- Roberto JaramilloChucho
- Franklin VírgüezColonel Lugo
- Prakriti MaduroHelena
- Pedro Pablo BorrasMain Guard
- Sallie GlanerDr. Moore
- Conlan KisilewiczJordan
- Carlos GuerreroPapo