Pepi, Luci, Bom
Seen it?1980 | 82 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Fargo or Garden State, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After a young heiress is assaulted by a policeman, she seeks revenge by befriending the policeman’s mousy wife and introducing her to her circle of outrageous punk friends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$332K worldwide on a $46K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
- Carmen MauraPepi
- Eva SivaLuci
- AlaskaBom
- Félix RotaetaPoliceman / Juan
- Concha GrégoriCharito
- Kiti MánverModel / Singer
- Cecilia RothGirl in the Panties Commercial
- Fabio McNamaraRoxy Burton
- Julieta SerranoWoman Dressed as Scarlett O'Hara
- Cristina Sánchez PascualBearded Woman