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Opera Prima

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1980 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama

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
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Matías meets his cousin Violeta at the Plaza de la Ópera in Madrid. He is 25. She is 18. He's a divorced journalist trying to write a thriller. She studies violin. She's a vegetarian. He loves meat. Many things separate them, but he moves into her apartment.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 950 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fernando Trueba

  • Óscar LadoireMatías
  • Paula MolinaVioleta
  • Antonio ResinesLeón
  • Luis González RegueralNicky
  • Kiti MánverAna
  • Alejandro SernaNicolás
  • Marisa ParedesZoila Gómez
  • Tony ValentoHombre supermercado
  • El Gran WyomingMacarra
  • David ThomsonWarren Belch