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The Zone

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2007 | 97 min | Thriller, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Residents of an enclosed neighborhood in the middle of Mexico DF are shocked by a violent crime, and for one resident in particular, young Alejandro, the drama is ratcheted up when he encounters the lone kid who escaped the event and is hiding out within the neighborhood's borders.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rodrigo Plá

  • Daniel Giménez CachoDaniel
  • Daniel TovarAlejandro
  • Alan ChávezMiguel
  • Carlos BardemGerardo
  • Mario ZaragozaComandante Rigoberto
  • Marina de TaviraAndrea
  • Maribel VerdúMariana
  • Fernando BecerrilDe La Garza
  • Andrés MontielDiego
  • Claudio ObregónRicardo