Requiem
Seen it?2018 | History, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a box office smash, though it had 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 history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner or For Whom the Bell Tolls, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
1938. During the Spanish Civil War, a soldier is executed along with his comrades. Under the corpses of his friends he discovers that he is not dead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lucas Parra