Princesses
Seen it?2005 | 113 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Caye is a young prostitute whose family is unaware of her profession. She meets her striking Dominican neighbour Zulema, an illegal immigrant, after she finds her in the bathroom, badly beaten up. They strike up a close friendship unbeknownst to Caye's xenophobic co-workers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fernando León de Aranoa
- Candela PeñaCaye
- Micaela NevárezZulema
- Mariana CorderoPilar
- Llum BarreraGloria
- Violeta PérezCaren
- Mònica van CampenÁngela
- Flora ÁlvarezRosa
- María BallesterosBlanca
- Alejandra LorenteMamen
- Luis CallejoManuel