Belle Époque
Seen it?1992 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little 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 The Magnificent Ambersons, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1931, a young soldier deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is welcomed by the owner due to his political ideas. Manolo has four daughters, Fernando likes all of them and they like him, so he has to decide which one to love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best International Feature Film.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fernando Trueba
- Jorge SanzFernando
- Penélope CruzLuz
- Miriam Díaz-ArocaClara
- Ariadna GilVioleta
- Maribel VerdúRocío
- Fernando Fernán GómezManolo
- Gabino DiegoJuanito
- María GalianaLa Polonia
- Michel GalabruDanglard
- Agustín GonzálezDon Luis