Jauja
Seen it?2014 | 110 min | Western, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Old Henry or The Power of the Dog, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- 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).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A father and daughter journey from Denmark to an unknown desert that exists in a realm beyond the confines of civilization.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $153K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lisandro Alonso
- Viggo MortensenGunnar Dinesen
- Ghita NørbyWoman in the cave
- Viilbjørk Malling AggerIngeborg / Viilbjørk
- Adrián FondariLieutenant Pittaluga
- Esteban BigliardiAngel Milkibar
- Diego Román Harillo
- Mariano Arce
- Misael Saavedra
- Gabriel Marquez
- Brian Patterson