Mr. Pig
Seen it?2016 | 100 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 As Good as It Gets or Field of Dreams, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On a mission to sell his last remaining prize hog and reunite with old friends, an aging farmer abandons his foreclosed farm and journeys to Mexico. After smuggling in the hog, his estranged daughter shows up, forcing them to face their past and embark on an adventurous road trip together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Diego Luna
- Danny GloverAmbrose
- Maya RudolphEunice
- José María YázpikPayo
- Joel MurrayGringo
- Angélica AragónChila
- Gabriela AraujoBrianda
- Paulino PartidaErmilo
- Johanna MurilloPayo's Wife
- Juan Pablo MedinaCustoms Agent
- Pablo CruzTourist