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Take My Eyes

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2003 | 103 min | Romance, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 romantics. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County or Atonement, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
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.

One winter night, Pilar runs away from home. With her, she takes only a few belongings and her son, Juan. Antonio soon sets out to look for her. He says Pilar is his sunshine, and what's more, "She gave him her eyes"...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    10 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Icíar Bollaín

  • Laia MarullPilar
  • Luis TosarAntonio
  • Candela PeñaAna
  • Rosa María SardàAurora
  • Kiti MánverRosa
  • Elisabet GelabertLola
  • Nicolás Fernández LunaJuan
  • David MooneyJohn
  • Chus GutiérrezRaquel
  • Elena IruretaCarmen