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The Other Way Around

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2024 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After 15 years together, Ale and Alex choose an unconventional way to part ways: by hosting a party to celebrate their separation. Their unexpected decision leaves friends and family confused, forcing everyone to confront their own views on love, relationships, and new beginnings in this bittersweet, heartfelt story.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Cannes award: 77th Cannes Film Festival: Europa Cinemas Label Award for Best European Film (Directors' Fortnight). Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonás Trueba

  • Itsaso AranaAle
  • Vito SanzAlex
  • Fernando TruebaPadre de Ale
  • Andrés GertrúdixHermano de Ale
  • Francesco CarrilAmigo
  • Ana RisueñoProfesora de dibujo
  • Naiara CarmonaAmiga
  • Pedro LozanoAmigo
  • Jon ViarEscritor
  • Valeria AlonsoAmiga