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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

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2018 | 133 min | Adventure, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

A mixed bag with no real highs. 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 wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Jungle Cruise, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $40 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 152K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terry Gilliam

  • Adam DriverToby
  • Jonathan PryceDon Quixote
  • Stellan SkarsgårdThe Boss
  • Jordi MollàAlexei Miiskin
  • Joana RibeiroAngelica
  • Óscar JaenadaGitano
  • Olga KurylenkoJacqui
  • Will KeenProducer
  • Rossy de Palma
  • Sergi LópezFarmer