Torrente 3: The Protector
Seen it?2005 | 91 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's top executives decide to hire the most incompetent detective they can find to act as her bodyguard.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$22 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Santiago Segura
- Santiago SeguraJosé Luis Torrente
- José MotaJosito
- Javier GutiérrezJuan Francisco
- Carlos LatrePepito
- Tony LeblancTío Mauricio/Abuela
- Eduardo GarcíaTorrente niño
- Yvonne SciòGiannina
- Silvia GambinoVanessa
- Ruth ZanonFiorella
- Fabio TestiMontellini Roures