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Burnt Money

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2000 | 125 min | Romance, Crime

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% 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 crime fans and romantics. If you loved Reservoir Dogs or True Romance, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Set in Argentina in 1965, the story follows the tumultuous relationship between two men who became lovers and ultimately ruthless bank robbers in a notoriously famous footnote in the annals of crime history. After a large-scale hold-up that turns bloody, the two men must flee. It is not long before the police are surrounding the building they are in and they must confront their demons to survive.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $45 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro

  • Leonardo SbaragliaEl Nene
  • Eduardo NoriegaÁngel
  • Pablo EcharriEl Cuervo
  • Leticia BrédiceGiselle
  • Ricardo BartisFontana
  • Dolores FonziVivi
  • Carlos RofféNando
  • Daniel ValenzuelaTabaré
  • Héctor AlterioLosardo
  • Claudio RissiRelator