Spanish Affair
Seen it?2014 | 98 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 26 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Ninotchka, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Rafael, a Seville citizen who has never left the Spanish region of Andalucia, decides to leave his homeland to follow Amaia, a Basque girl unlike other women he has known.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$79 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro
- Clara LagoAmaia
- Dani RoviraRafa
- Carmen MachiMerche
- Karra ElejaldeKoldo
- Alberto LópezJoaquín
- Alfonso SánchezCurro
- Aitor MazoPadre Inaxio
- Abel MoraPedro
- Aitziber GarmendiaIratxe
- Miriam CabezaEdurne