Perfect Strangers
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Kids Are All Right or Parenthood, 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 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
During a lunar eclipse, seven friends gather for dinner and decide to play a game in which they must share with each other the content of every message, email or phone call they receive throughout the evening.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 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 impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Álex de la Iglesia
- Belén RuedaEva
- Eduard FernándezAlfonso
- Juana AcostaAna
- Ernesto AlterioAntonio
- Dafne FernándezBlanca
- Eduardo NoriegaEduardo
- Pepón NietoPepe
- Beatriz OlivaresSofía
- María Jesús HoyosGrandmother
- Gonzalo TorralbaJavi