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Marshland

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2014 | 104 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Prisoners, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The Spanish Deep South, 1980. A series of brutal murders of adolescent girls in a remote and forgotten town bring together two disparate characters – both detectives in the homicide division – to investigate the cases.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    32 wins and 15 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alberto Rodríguez

  • Javier GutiérrezJuan
  • Raúl ArévaloPedro
  • María VarodTrinidad
  • Perico CervantesPadre Trinidad
  • Jesús OrtizAndrés
  • Jesús CarrozaMiguel
  • Salva ReinaJesús
  • Antonio de la TorreRodrigo
  • Nerea BarrosRocío
  • Ana TomenoMarina