The Motive
Seen it?2017 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 16 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Javier GutiérrezÁlvaro
- María LeónAmanda
- Adelfa CalvoBuilding Manager
- Adriana PazIrene
- Tenoch Huerta MejíaEnrique
- Antonio de la TorreTeacher
- Cris NolletPolicía 2
- Rafael TéllezMr. Montero
- Domi del PostigoPresenter
- José Carlos CarmonaJesús