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After Lucia

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2012 | 103 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 43 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Alejandra and her dad Roberto have just moved to town. She is new at school, he has a new job. Starting over is sometimes complicated when you have left so much behind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Prize of Un Certain Regard. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michel Franco

  • Tessa ÍaAlejandra
  • Hernán MendozaRoberto
  • Gonzalo Vega SistoJosé
  • Tamara Yazbek BernalCamila
  • Paco RuedaJavier
  • Paloma CervantesIrene
  • Carmen BeatoLeticia
  • Mónica del CarmenMaestra
  • Nailea NorvindInsurance agent