Up and Down
Seen it?1956 | 108 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- If you count yourself among people who get choked up at a comeback and people who need a good giggle, this one's for you. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
It is the story of a sportsman who is a little bit dumber than most people but nevertheless he succeeds in getting a job at a sports article saler's. Having this job is the beginning of a lot of funny problems he causes due to his dumbness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 67%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
17 Again Weeknight WatchAnother sports comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Secret of My Success Weeknight WatchAnother comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Help!
Saturday SpecialAnother comedy that's easy to miss.
Big Trouble Weeknight WatchAnother comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Two for the Money Weeknight WatchAnother sports comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Miguel M. Delgado
- CantinflasCantinflas
- Teresa VelázquezLucy
- Joaquín García VargasEl compadre
- Carlos AgostíJorge Maciel
- Domingo SolerDon Gaspar
- Alejandro Ciangherotti(uncredited)
- Georgina Barragán(uncredited)
- Luis Manuel Pelayo(uncredited)
- León Barroso(uncredited)
- Alberto Catalá(uncredited)