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Midaq Alley

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1995 | 140 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jorge Fons

  • Ernesto Gómez CruzDon Ru
  • María RojoDoña Cata
  • Salma Hayek PinaultAlma
  • Bruno BichirAbel
  • Delia CasanovaEusebia
  • Margarita SanzSusanita
  • Claudio ObregónDon Fidel
  • Juan Manuel BernalChava
  • Abel WoolrichZacarías
  • Luis Felipe TovarGüicho