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Sara's Notebook

Name: Sara's Notebook
Genre: Thriller
Released: 2018-02-02
Cast: Belén Rueda, Marian Álvarez, Manolo Cardona, Iván Mendes, Marta Belaustegui

2018 | 115 min | Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, 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: A natural pick for anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. Best watched without your phone in hand.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off: It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

Laura has spent years looking for her sister Sara who went missing in the depths of the jungle in the Congo. Neither the NGO she works for, nor the embassy, have news on her whereabouts until a photo appears of Sara in a mining town. Apparently, Sara is being held captive by The Hawk, the fearsome rebel leader who controls the mafias behind the prized mineral coltan.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 53%
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Norberto López Amado

Belén RuedaLaura
Marian ÁlvarezSara
Manolo CardonaSergio
Iván MendesJamir
Marta BelausteguiElsa
Enrico Lo VersoFather Salvio
Florin OpritescuDavor
Nick DevlinSven