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XXY

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2007 | 86 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Alex, an intersexed 15-year-old, is living as a girl, but she and her family begin to wonder whether she's emotionally a boy when another teenager's sexual advances bring the issue to a head. As Alex faces a final decision regarding her gender, she meets both hostility and compassion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lucía Puenzo

  • Inés EfrónAlex
  • Martín PiroyanskyÁlvaro
  • Ricardo DarínKraken
  • Valeria BertuccelliSuli
  • Germán PalaciosRamiro
  • Carolina PelerittiErika
  • Guillermo AngelelliJuan
  • César TroncosoWashington
  • Jean Pierre ReguerrazEsteban
  • Ailín SalasRoberta