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Guernica

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2016 | 110 min | Drama, War, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Killing Fields or Glory, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The fates of Henry - an American correspondent - and Teresa, one of the Republic's censors during the Spanish Civil War.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $397K worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Koldo Serra

  • James D'ArcyHenry
  • María ValverdeTeresa
  • Jack DavenportVasyl
  • Natalia Álvarez-BilbaoMaría (as Natalia Álvarez)
  • Irene EscolarCousin Isabel
  • Burn GormanConsul
  • Ingrid García JonssonMárta
  • Álex GarcíaMarc
  • Bárbara GoenagaCarmen
  • Joachim Paul AssböckW. von Richthofen