The Golden Dream
Seen it?2013 | 110 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A group of Central-American teen-agers depart from the slums of Guatemala City escaping poverty and violence, towards the promised land of California.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 60%
- AwardsWeak
1 win 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 impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Diego Quemada-Díez
- Karen MartínezSara
- Rodolfo DomínguezChauk
- Brandon LópezJuan
- Carlos ChajonSamuel
- Héctor Tahuite
- Luis AlbertiHombre con Machete
- Ramón Medina
- Gilberto BarrazaCoyote