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The Amazing Catfish

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2013 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% 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
Right up the alley of anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone who loves a strong drama. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Young Claudia works in a supermarket where she promotes various types of products. One night, she ends up in the emergency room with severe appendicitis and meets Martha, a patient, laying in the bed next to hers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • 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 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claudia Sainte-Luce

  • Ximena AyalaClaudia
  • Lisa OwenMartha
  • Sonia FrancoAlejandra
  • Wendy GuillénWendy
  • Andrea BaezaMariana
  • Alejandro Ramírez-MuñozArmando
  • Vera WilsonAlicia
  • Cynthia BordesTania
  • José Manuel Orozco AnguloVigilante
  • Sara Isabel QuinteroSeñora de la cera