Frida
Seen it?2024 | 87 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carla Gutierrez
- Frida KahloSelf (archive footage)
- Fernanda Echevarría del RiveroNarrator (Frida)
- Pablo AlarsonSelf - Jean Van Heijenoort (voice)
- Jeanne AlbaneseSelf - Ella Wolfe (voice)
- Tizoc ArroyoSelf - Baltasar Dromundo (voice)
- Yeraldín BalcázarSelf - André Breton (voice)
- Roberto CavazosSelf - Bertram Wolfe (voice)
- Patricia CollazoSelf - Adelina Zendejas (voice)
- Lindsay ConklinSelf - Lucile Blanch (voice)