The Silence of Neto
Seen it?1996 | 106 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A boy struggles against his stifling family life during the 1954 Guatemala coup.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Argueta
- Óscar Javier AlmengorNeto
- Pablo ArenalesRodrigo
- Hector ArguetaDeudo dos
- Cristina ArguetaNina cinco
- Edgar BarillasGuarda espaldas
- Willy BihrSenor Fuller
- Indira ChinchillaNidia
- Mildred ChávezRosa
- Miriam S. De SosaDirectora del colegio
- Julio DiazEduardo Yepes