Sex, Shame & Tears
Seen it?1999 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A comedic drama featuring two couples and two old friends in Mexico City. Tomas visits Carlos and Ana, while Miguel and Andrea are joined by Maria. The presence of guests triggers lust, rejection, infidelities, reconciliation and other consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$118 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 7K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antonio Serrano
- Demián BichirTomás
- Susana ZabaletaAna
- Jorge SalinasMiguel
- Cecilia SuárezAndrea
- Víctor Huggo MartinCarlos
- Mónica DionneMaría
- Angélica AragónCarlos' Mother
- Hidelberto MayaCargador # 1
- Marco SpitiaCargador # 2
- Leonardo FavelaGurú