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Finding Altamira

Name: Finding Altamira
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2016-04-01
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Golshifteh Farahani, Rupert Everett, Pierre Niney, Henry Goodman

2016 | 97 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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: Tailor-made for anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Shelve it next to I Swear or Belfast.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The story of nine-year old Maria and her father Marcelino who, in 1879, found the first pre-historic cave paintings at the now world famous Altamira cave.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 51%
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hugh Hudson

Antonio BanderasMarcelino
Golshifteh FarahaniConchita
Rupert EverettMonseñor
Pierre NineyPaul Ratier
Henry GoodmanDe los Ríos
Tristán UlloaAbbé Breuil
Irene EscolarMaría
Allegra AllenMaría Sautuola
Clément SibonyCartailhac
JaviviHarlé