The Exterminating Angel
Seen it?1962 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved The Kids Are All Right, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 93K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel
- Silvia PinalLeticia 'La Valkiria'
- Jacqueline AndereAlicia Roc
- Claudio BrookButler Julio
- Enrique RambalEdmundo Nóbile
- José BavieraLeandro Gómez
- Augusto BenedicoDr. Carlos Conde
- Luis BeristáinCristián Ugalde
- Antonio BravoSergio Russell
- César del CampoCol. Álvaro
- Bertha MossLeonora