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Tristana

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1970 | 98 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 8 Oscars. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for spy-story fans and people who love relationship stories. Nobody is quite who they seem. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horacio is doomed.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 65%

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 8 Oscars: Academy Award: Best Spanish Movie Performer, Academy Award: Best Film, Academy Award: Best Male Star, Academy Award: Best Supporting Actress and 4 more. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Luis Buñuel

  • Catherine DeneuveTristana
  • Fernando ReyDon Lope
  • Franco NeroHoracio
  • Lola GaosSaturna
  • Antonio CasasDon Cosme
  • Jesús FernándezSaturno
  • Vicente SolerDon Ambrosio
  • José CalvoBellringer
  • Fernando CebriánDr. Miquis
  • Antonio FerrandisBuyer