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Jamon Jamon

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1992 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Graduate, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
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).

José Luis has a cushy corporate job at the lingerie factory his mom owns. After he falls in love and proposes to Silvia, a beautiful laborer on the underwear assembly line, his mom enlists Raul, a potential underwear model and would-be bullfighter, to seduce Silvia.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: 49th Venice International Film Festival: Silver Lion.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 164K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bigas Luna

  • Stefania SandrelliLa madre puta
  • Anna GalienaLa puta madre
  • Juan DiegoThe Father
  • Penélope CruzLa hija de puta
  • Javier BardemEl chorizo
  • Jordi MollàEl niñato
  • Tomás MartínFriend of Raúl
  • Armando del RíoFriend of José Luis
  • Diana SassenFriend of Silvia
  • Chema MazoFather of Silvia