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Poster for Barcelona

Barcelona

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1994 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride or An Officer and a Gentleman, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

During the 1980s, uptight Ted Boynton is a salesman working in the Barcelona office of a Chicago-based company. He receives an unexpected visit from his cousin Fred, a naval officer who has come to Spain on a public relations mission for a U.S. fleet. Not exactly friends in the past, Ted and Fred strike up relationships with women in the Spanish city and experience conflicts -- Ted with his employer, and Fred with the Barcelona community.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Whit Stillman

  • Taylor NicholsTed Boynton
  • Chris EigemanFred Boynton
  • Tushka BergenMontserrat Raventos
  • Mira SorvinoMarta Ferrer
  • Pep MunnéRamone
  • Hellena TaylorGreta
  • Núria BadiaAurora Boval
  • Jack GilpinThe Consul
  • Thomas GibsonDickie Taylor
  • Pere PonceYoung Doctor